Honors 11- Tuesday, September 13

Here's what we did today:
1-Took the Quiz on the second half of Beowulf.
2- Analzyed the Hero's Journey in reference to Beowulf.

• 3- Discussed in groups the following questions: According to the Anglo-Saxons, what characteristics does a hero need?
• Is Beowulf a hero?
• T-Chart his strengths and his flaws, if he has any.

3- Introduced Paradise Lost.  Use the following outline to help guide your reading.

• 1-26 Milton calling upon a Muse
  line 26- Milton’s purpose for writing poem, which is to justify the ways of God to men.
  27-49-Milton asks the muse to tell him about the fall of man and who caused it (intro to Satan.)
  50-84-Description of Hell
  85-124-Satan’s speech about fighting God
  125-156-Beelzebub’s speech about his fears in attacking God again.
  157-191- Satan’s response to Beelzebub
  192-221- Description of Satan
  209-221- Explanation of why God allows Satan to have any power at all
  222-241- Satan’s “escape” from Hell
  242-270 Satan’s speech about claiming hell as his own kingdom
   Homework: Read "Paradise Lost" pages 483-490 and answer the 15 questions of the green handout.