“Exploring the Characteristics of Epic Heroes: A Study of Beowulf and a Modern-D

“Exploring the Characteristics of Epic Heroes: A Study of Beowulf and a Modern-Day Hero”
Since we have studied Beowulf as an example of heroic poem, in this assignment you will attempt to demonstrate your understanding of the characteristics of heroic poems. In order to fully understand what the assignment is about, you need to read all the following sections.
The sections of the assignment:
Introduction
The introduction should be around 200-300 words in length and should provide a general overview of the Old English period, its historical background, and how it impacted literature.
Any outside sources used in this section must be cited in APA format.
A summary of Beowulf
The summary should be approximately 500-600 words in length and should provide a clear and concise overview of the main events in the poem.
The summary should be written in your own words to demonstrate your understanding of the poem.
Any outside sources used in this section must be cited in APA format.
Character analysis
The character analysis should be approximately 700-800 words in length and should provide a comprehensive examination of the characteristics of an epic hero, specifically as they relate to the character of Beowulf.
The analysis should include specific examples from the poem to support your argument.
Any outside sources used in this section must be cited in APA format.
Comparative study
In this section, the student is required to compare the concept of “hero” in old English and nowadays. Do you think they are similar/ different? How? To prove your opinion, you need to select a hero from your society and compare him or her to Beowulf. Introduce his/ her background, explain his/ her impact on the community. Shed some light on the major things that he/ she did to be counted as a hero/ heroine. What was his/ her motivations to act this way? How did the people react to his/ her contributions? Finally, compare this hero to Beowulf.
The comparative study should be approximately 800-900 words in length and should compare the concept of “hero” in Old English and modern times.
You should select a real-life hero from modern times and compare him or her to Beowulf.
The comparative study should include an introduction of the modern-day hero, a discussion of their background and impact on society, an explanation of the actions and motivations that make them a hero, and a comparison to Beowulf.
Any outside sources used in this section must be cited in APA format.
The structure of your Assignment:
1. A cover page: A well designed page that includes the following:
The title of your presentation
Your name
Your Student ID number
Section number
Your School name (School of Education)
Your Instructor Name: Dr. Ahmed Elsayed)
2.-Table of Content
Shows the page number of each section as follows:
Section1………………………………………..
Section 2……………………………………….
Section 3……………………………………….
Section 4……………………………………….
3-The formatting :
You need to use the APA format.
Font: Times New Roman
Headings Font size: 18
Subheadings Font size: 14
Text Font size: 12
Indent each paragraph
Under line the title of each section
Double space lines
Header:
– On the right side of the header : Assignment one
– On the Left side of the header: Page Number