learning log

1. What are the main ideas/themes of Beowulf?
The main idea of Beowulf is that he is a Beowulf is a epic hero who defeats the evil monsters in the poem,and tries to create peace. Beowulf always wanted to do the right thing.
2. What did you understand best about it?
The part that I understood best was that Beowulf was a very brave hero who tried his hardest at everything that he achieved and was always wanting to achieve more. When he defeated Grendel with the help of Wiglaf it showed that he has had a positive effect on Wiglaf by showing him not to back down.
3. What did you understand least about it?
The part that I was not understanding is why did Beowulf not fight with armour when fighting with Grendel. Another part of the story that I did not understand was when Beowulf went to Grendel's mothers home alone to kill her.
4. How did the ideas relate to what you already knew about Anglo Saxon England?
These ideas match up to what I already knew about Anglo Saxon England because I already knew the setting of the poem. Another thing that i knew prior to reading the poem was that Beowulf was a good guy in the story and that he was brave and mighty.