Wednesday, February 22, 2012

ASSIGNMENT #1

1.  What do these lines foreshadow about the outcome of Beowulf's last battle?
The lines foreshadow that Beowulf knows that he is too old to fight and win but he is still willing to try.
2.  What do Beowulf's remarks reveal about his personality and attitude toward danger?
Beowulf's remark reveal that he is not afraid of danger or fighting the dragon. Also he is ready for life or death.
3.  From the list of characteristics of an epic poem, why is Beowulf an epic?
Beowulf is an epic poem because Beowulf is the clear hero, he also wanted to fight the dragon even though he knew that he was old and couldn't beat him.
4.  Name a comic book character today that would be considered a hero and give his characteristics and super powers.
Superman is a comic Character that would be considered a hero. Superman has superhuman strength, invulnerability,flight, superhuman speed. Also Superman has x-ray vision, heat vision, superhuman breath vision and hearing. Lastly he has eidetic memory as well as inability to be recognized while wearing glasses. Superman had emotions even though he was superhuman.