Journal Topics for Beowulf

Answer each question in a journal format as extensively as you can.  Write a full page for each question.

 

  1. Do you agree that everyone respects and follows a hero?  Explain.

 

  1. People should not travel to foreign lands to help defend its inhabitants against any threats because it is not their affair.  Agree or disagree.  Explain.

 

  1. One does not need the love of his people to be a great leader.  Agree or disagree.  Explain.

 

  1. Have you ever felt obligated to take a chance on something for someone else’s sake?  Explain.

 

  1. What modern day “monsters” scare you?  Explain

 

  1. Where does evil originate?  Is it intrinsic in people, animals, monsters or is it learned?

 

  1. What makes seemingly or otherwise “normal” people commit terrible, violent crimes?  Have you ever known a “normal” person who did terrible things?  Explain.

 

  1. Have you ever wanted to hurt someone?  Explain.

 

  1. Have you ever been someone’s hero?  Explain.

 

  1. What is the scariest monster you have ever heard of?  Describe him/her/it.

 

  1. What do all monsters’ homes have in common? Think about the horror movies you have seen.  Where do monsters come from? 

 

  1. Do you think parents should get involved in their children’s problems with their peers?  Why or why not?

 

  1. Would you ever fight your friend’s battles?  Explain.

 

  1. Describe your worst nightmare. 

 

  1. Free Write.