Beowulf

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.

The Canterbury Tales

Geoffrey Chaucer was born in  London around 1343. Geoffrey refers to himself as me Galfridum Chaucer, filium Johannis Chaucer, Vinetarii, and Londonie'. He was known as the Father of English literature. Geoffrey's father and grandfather were both London vintners. Because Chaucer was a public servant, his official life is very well documented, with nearly five hundred written items testifying to his career.


The Canterbury Tales
1. Why is the work entitled The Canterbury Tales?
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales are going on a pilgrimage (a religious journey to a holy place).  
2. How many tales are there?
The Canterbury Tales consists of 24 tales
3. What is the definition of a literary tale?
A story of exciting imaginary events
4.  What was the agreement for sharing the tales?
There was a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims. The prize for the contest is a free meal at the Tabard Inn at Southwark on their return. 
5.  Why do scholars consider the work unfinished?

Letter to his son/ Letter to her daughter

P.555
1. What is your reaction to Chesterfield?

 My reaction to Chesterfield is that he is a stand up guy that is trying to prepare his son for the future.


2.What attitudes and behavior seem to be the most important to Chesterfield?Write a paragraph giving examples from text and showing example of parallelism. Support Chesterfield's relationship with his son. Support your ideas with evidence for the letter.

 Chesterfield supports positive attitude and behavior because he doesn't want his son to be mistreated by the upcoming world. For example, Chesterfield said, " Men are much more unwilling to have their weaknesses and their imperfections known, than their crimes: and, if you hint to a man that you think him silly, ignorant, or even ill-bred or awkward, he will hate you more, and longer, than if you tell him plainly that you think him a rogue.
He knows breeding is important and wants his son to choose a well-bred proper wife.


P.559
1.what generalizations can you make about 18th century views of education and marriage based on Lady Montagu's observations.

2.What is the tone of this letter?

3.Write a letter to your child giving advise about the future. If you do not have a child, write one of your future.