Heroes and Monsters Graphic Organizer

As you read through the excerpts of Beowulf, pay careful attention to the qualities
demonstrated by each character in the epic. Record your observations and evidence
from the text that supports your thinking in the graphic organizers provided. Include
at least five observations for each character. The notes you record will help you
answer the questions during the assessment at the end of this lesson.

Part A
Grendel
Characteristics Text Support

Reflection Question: What does Grendel have in common with the creatures from
the Friday Night Fright Night clips? What do you think this says about the nature of
monsters and fear?

Part B
Beowulf
Characteristics Text Support
Reflection Question: Think about the images you saw in the “What Is a Hero?” exercise in this lesson.
What does Beowulf have in common with these heroes? Does he fit your idea of a hero?

Summary Reflection: Using the characteristics you have noted for Grendel and Beowulf, compare and
contrast the characteristics of monsters and heroes. Answer in a paragraph of eight to ten sentences, making
sure to include evidence from the poem to support your ideas.