In Paradise Lost, Adam: 

Jonathan Swift…

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight contains classic hunting motifs, including detailed directions on field dressing both pigs and deer.

Respond to one of the  2  following in 300 words.  Be sure to include specific examples from the text.  Edit carefully. 1) Explore the relationship between a warrior (thane) and his king in Beowulf. 2) What are some examples of Christian ethos being illustrated in the pagan story of Beowulf?

“Beowulf” was written (mark all that apply)…

Paradise Lost focuses mostly on a recipe for fruit salad from the Garden of Eden.

Lanval’s one wish–to see his fairy love one more time–is granted at the end of the lay.

Respond to one of the  2  following in 300 words.  Be sure to include specific examples from the text.  Edit carefully. 1) What errors does Lanval makes in terms of courtly love? 2)  Explore 4-6 images or symbols that appear repeatedly in “Dream of the Rood”.

Beowulf rips off Grendel’s arm because Grendel can’t be killed with a blade, and it works because God is on Beowulf’s side.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight contains a supernatural challenge, which is a motif common to Arthurian romances.