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What motif is prominently featured in the opening lines of Beowulf?

  • The underworld
  • A quest for power
  • The glory of past kings (correct)
  • Love and betrayal
  • What literary device is used in the phrase 'Wielder of Glory'?

  • Alliteration (correct)
  • Simile
  • Personification
  • Metaphor
  • Which of the following best describes Beowulf's character as presented in the text?

  • Wise and old
  • Cowardly and naive
  • Dishonest and selfish
  • Brave and honor-driven (correct)
  • What role does God play in Beowulf's rise to power?

    <p>God blesses Beowulf with glory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Beowulf, what does the term 'æþelingas' refer to?

    <p>Noble offspring or princes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the phrase 'long been afflicted' in the passage?

    <p>It underscores the suffering of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of Old English poetry is evident in the excerpt from Beowulf?

    <p>Use of kennings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Beowulf demonstrate his prowess in battle according to the passage?

    <p>By achieving glory through honorable combat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of an epic poem?

    <p>A long narrative centered on heroic actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an elegy?

    <p>A sorrowful poem that celebrates the dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Beowulf, what does the dragon symbolize?

    <p>A representation of revenge and greed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary characteristic is associated with the chivalric romance?

    <p>Inclusion of courtly love and noble quests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary narrative structure of the Canterbury Tales?

    <p>A storytelling contest among various narrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature characterizes a fabliau?

    <p>A blend of humor, cynicism, and realism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element does Chretien de Troyes contribute to the genre of chivalric romance?

    <p>Mythical elements and legends of Arthur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Bayeux Tapestry from other literary works?

    <p>A visual narrative depicting historical events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medieval Period

    • Lindisfarne Gospels (c. 700) - A manuscript of the four Gospels of the Bible, known for its beautiful artwork and the use of insular script
    • Book of Kells (c. 800) - Another important illuminated manuscript, also using insular script
    • Beowulf (8th to 11th C)
      • Old English epic, written using alliterative verse and kennings
      • Themes include heroism, fate, and the struggle of good vs. evil
      • Important figures: Scyld Scefing, Beowulf, Grendel, dragon
      • Tolkien's view (1936): Argues that Beowulf is a literary masterpiece with the dragon symbolizing non-Christian values.
    • Examples of epic poetry: Beowulf
    • Examples of elegies: The Wanderer, The Seafarer
    • The Bayeux Tapestry: A tapestry depicting the events of the Norman Conquest of England (1066)
      • Important events are depicted, including Harold's oath to William and the felling of trees for ships
    • Canterbury Tales (1387-1400): Geoffrey Chaucer’s masterwork, which includes 24 tales told by pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury
      • Framing device: Story telling contest
      • Influenced by Boccaccio's Decameron
    • Chivalric romance: A genre common in 12th century France, often featuring characters and stories from the Arthurian cycle
      • Themes: Quest for the Grail, Code of Conduct (honor/loyalty), Courtly love, magic
      • Important works: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
    • Fabliau: A genre of humorous, often bawdy, tales
      • Themes: trickery, marriage, often depict a negative view of women
      • Jan van Eyck's “The Arnolfini Portrait” (1434): Artwork that features a convex mirror incorporating the artists and other subjects into the painting

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