Beowulf Pagan Christian Essay

In Beowulf, pagan and Christian elements coexist each with its own specific effect on the reader. Preview two Christian Elements and two pagan elements. Discuss the effects of each on the reader. Conclude what theme these elements support.

INTRODUCTION

In Beowulf, pagan and Christian elements coexist, each with specific effects that support the major theme of the poem: ______________________.

Identify the two Christian elements you will discuss.

Identify the two pagan elements you will discuss.

BODY PARAGRAPH (Write Four of These)

Topic sentence: First element from the story that is clearly pagan or Christian.

Introduction to quote: Who is speaking or what is happening in your quote?

Quote:

Explanation of quote: What is the effect of this quote on the reader?

Tie in to thesis statement: How does this element support the theme?

CONCLUSION

Summarize the Christian effects.

Summarize the pagan effects.

Come to a conclusion about how the effects support the theme.