In this lesson, you read part of the medieval epic poem Beowulf, in which the author describes some of Beowulf’s heroic quests and several monsters he encounters. The news today is full of opinions about what actions are heroic and what actions are monstrous. Using a respected news organization’s website or an online magazine, locate one article from within the past five years that reports on an idea of either heroism or monstrosity. How are these ideas similar to or different from the ideas presented in Beowulf? Do you think we have heroes and monsters in our world today?

Read this excerpt from "the bear." he is in his grave, and i have buried myself between four walls. . we are both dead. what is revealed about character in this quote?

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. it was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that i encountered friend. he accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. the man wore motley. had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. i wa to see him that i thought i should never have done wringing his hand. in the excerpt above, the use of the word madness is meant to o provide the reason for fortunato's ridiculous outfit. invoke a feeling of anger in the scene. screate a sarcastic tone in the narrator. describe the lawlessness of the carnival season. next question v ron urun

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.