OBJ ...
Students will take a critical look at the effectiveness of the modernized Beowulf movie.
WARM-UP ...
You'll want a laptop to be able to view the assignment info today and also need to pick up a copy of the SHIELD PROJECT from the back table.
TODAY ...
- SHIELD PROJECT INTRO - PROJECT DUE WEDNESDAY, 10/12
- BEOWULF CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Beowulf
Critical Analysis
Anglo-Saxon Culture vs Modern Culture
Anglo-Saxon Culture vs Modern Culture
As we discussed and as you should have noted in your Venn
diagram, the movie version of the Beowulf tale contained many elements more
indicative of modern culture than of traditional Anglo-Saxon culture. For this analysis, you must determine whether
or not the movie is a successful retelling of the Beowulf tale or if the
elements of modern culture and the liberties that Hollywood took with the tale
had a negative impact on it.
On a sheet of paper, you will write your response of
roughly 200-250 words. Use your Venn
Diagram as a resource as you compare and contrast the two elements (the story
itself and the movie) … the effectiveness of your analysis is dependent on your
use of this information.
It is due before you leave today. Turn in your Critical Analysis (Quiz Grade) AND
your Venn Diagram (Daily Grade) to my desk.
Analysis papers in the tray and Diagrams in a neat stack beside it.
