Reflective Portfolio – Pre-Writing Template
I have attached the homework I will need completed.
All instructions are on the sheet but please let me know about questions you have.
This is just a template I need filled out, you do not write the paper.
British Literature is the course so knowledge in that is helpful.
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Literature Reflections
Era / Unit
| 1.List at least five General Characteristics and values from this Era
| 2. Summarize one story or poem from this Era that had meaning to you – This a paragraph or more.
| 3. How are the General Characteristics from column 1 reflected in the literature in column 2? This is a full discussion.
| 4. MOST IMPORTANTLY How are the values and major characteristics of the era reflected in modern life and your own personal life?
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Anglo-Saxon
| Loyalty. Courage. Courtesy. Generous. Truth. Bravery.
| The king told An example of heroic poetry is Beowulf. This is heroic poetry that details on a warrior who saves his people from evil monsters. Through his courageous deeds, Beowulf kills three monsters to avenge the death of his men. There is a strong kinship amid Beowulf, his soldiers and king Hrothgar who praise him for his braver. Beowulf to choose a gift for whoever he wanted.
| The poem illustrates how the culture valued bravery and courage. Through his heroic deeds, Beowulf managed to kill the three monsters on his own, a deed that was highly respected. Additionally, the warrior demonstrated loyalty by avenging the death of his men. Thus, the warrior demonstrates courage, bravery and loyalty.
| The values and characteristics of this era are reflected in modern life as soldiers ought to be brave and courageous during the war. The values are reflected in my personal life as I should be loyal to my friends and demonstrate courage during tough situations.
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Middle Ages
| Fear God. Protect the weak. Respect the honor of women. Live by honor. Obedience.
| The song of Roland details on the perfect Knight. Roland is courageous, strong and honorable whereby he is loved by his king. Besides, he is worshipped by many. However, he has one enemy, Ganelon, who betrays his people and the king to revenge on Roland.
| The values are demonstrated given the fact that Roland was honorable, lived by honor and was obedient to his king. Unlike Ganelon who betrayed the king and his people, Roland sought to protect his people and demonstrated respect for his King and the community.
| In the modern day life, there is need for respecting women, living by honor and maintaining faith by fearing God the creator. The need for respect for women is enhanced to promote equality while most leaders live by honor by serving their people. Moreover, obedience is upheld as a cherished virtue.
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