For my unessay, I decided to try and recreate my own version of a children’s book for the long-time classic Beowulf. After discussing with Professor Helms for our one-on-one meeting we, unfortunately, concluded that creating an entirely new story from begging to end would be a bit tedious and time-consuming for a project that should… Read more Beowulf; Children’s Book
Category: First Project Fall 2021
Project #1: Beowulf, Lanval, and Popular Music
Why did I do what I did and why does it matter? I chose to start my project with my authors note/explanation of what I did because I think it will provide helpful insight into what I’m hoping to accomplish with my poem. When I began thinking about this first project, I knew that I… Read more Project #1: Beowulf, Lanval, and Popular Music
Scandinavian Sword
For my project I decided to make a sword out of carboard (I had way too much laying around). I decided to make a Scandinavian inspired sword that could have possibly been similar to Beowulf’s sword used to kill Grendel’s mother. In the poem it is described as “Below, in Beowulf’s hands, the slaying-sword began… Read more Scandinavian Sword
Roles of Women in Beowulf and Lanval
There was another chapter. An avenger lay in wait, counting sworded seconds until the latest hour, her heart full of hatred. Grendel’s mother, warrior woman, outlaw, meditated on misery. She lived, ill-fated, sinking beneath cold-currents to her kingdom under-country, her line linked to extinction since Cain crossed swords with Abel and fled, murder-marked, to make… Read more Roles of Women in Beowulf and Lanval
Project 1: Ecological Criticism and Beowulf
Luke Harding Helms Rethinking Medieval Literature September 30, 2021 Beowulf and the Ecosystem Ecological criticisms range in their application and practice within literature. They include analyses in individual close readings of a text’s representation of human and environmental relationships as well as overall studies into the interpretation and expression of the natural world across texts… Read more Project 1: Ecological Criticism and Beowulf
My Own World
My Own World By: Gabriel McSherry I usually try to stay away from campus for everything I fear and despise lurks within, and paths through the darkness of the woods seem to calm me. A misunderstood land where creeps and criminals lay low after dark, but if they only knew the only foe you may… Read more My Own World
I’m Worthy
Walking through the gates of the kingdom, A husband and wife make their way to The celebration of King Arthur’s knights. Returning home from battle to join Their master, by his side at the Round Table Once again. Passing through the thick crowd, The couple bumps into two of the knights. Getting the unlucky attention of the superior soldier. “Damn, that’s one fine looking… Read more I’m Worthy
Medieval Ladies Tarot Cards
For my unessay I took some of the women characters from the texts we read, and created tarot cards for them. While I am not really a believer in tarot, or truly know how to read cards, I have always been fascinated by the art styles and meanings given to each card. My original plan… Read more Medieval Ladies Tarot Cards
Beowulf; The Musical
Unfortunately, I did not create an entire musical for my project, although that would’ve been amazing. I decided to create various playlists for some of the characters within Beowulf and focus on displaying their thoughts through lyrics. Just a slight note; all the playlists are done in an order of the progression of their thoughts… Read more Beowulf; The Musical
The Role of Women in Literature
What is the role of women in literature? This is a question that is asked when people see female characters in literature. In newest translation of “Beowulf” by Maria Headley, there are parts of the book where a female character is what the reader might assume of a woman in medieval times, and there is… Read more The Role of Women in Literature