• What qualities should a king possess?

• What significance does "treasure" have to these kings and warriors?  In Beowulf's last speeches, he will again touch on the importance of treasure.   Why is treasure important?

• What special meaning does a hall like Heorot have to them?

• Following a feast or a happy event, the poet always foretells a disaster or a war and vice versa.   What do you think about the purpose of this arrangement?

• Give at least two example of each synecdoche, metonymy, and litotes from the text.

• Point out at least three kennings in the text.

• Describe how you see the relationships between the warriors and their lord in Beowulf.

• Give some examples of the Christian elements in Beowulf.

• Give some examples of the pagan (non-Christian) elements in Beowulf. Which influence is stronger in Beowulf, the pagan or the Christian?

• Describe Beowulf's character. How do you compare him with Hrothgar as the king?  How do you contrast the young and old Beowulf?

• Does Beowulf's funeral remind you of anything at the beginning of the poem?

• What has been your experience in reading Beow