I learned Beowulf is the first true hero story that all of our modern stories are based upon. I also learned much about the time period during which Beowulf was written. The English middle ages where vikings and Normans invaded England. I learned about the beginning of feudalism and christianity in Angle-Land, future England.
Beowulf and other elegies showed me much about figurative language. In my opinion it was an excellent story, written in one of my favorite styles. Beowulf is a great story to teach English to high schools students and just a great story over-all.
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