Beowulf and The Battle of Maldon Conduct close readings of an Old English poem : Beowulf or The Battle of Maldon), and interpret representations of violence. Consider the author’s rhetorical aims in representing violence. Can one deepen their understanding of what violence means in the text?Explain. Develop an original argument and support it with evidence from your chosen text.

Beowulf and The Battle of Maldon

Conduct close readings of an Old English poem : Beowulf or The Battle of Maldon), and interpret representations of violence.

Consider the author’s rhetorical aims in representing violence. Can one deepen their understanding of what violence means in the text?Explain.

Develop an original argument and support it with evidence from your chosen text.