Your Anglo Saxon Resume’

 

Upon his arrival to help Hrothgar, Beowulf recites a rather long-winded and self-glorifying speech (ll. 142-189) which essentially serves as his resume’.  Now that you’ve arrived in our class, compose a similar resume’ about yourself in which you discuss your past accomplishments and feats especially as they demonstrate what you can contribute to the class.  Whether you decide to do it in blank verse (required for an A) or prose, make it one page long (SS) and be prepared to present it to the class. 

 

Some Guidelines

 

Try to maintain Beowulf’s tone and attitude and remember that you are – according to our culture’s definition – bragging. 

 

Blank Verse is required for an A.

 

Otherwise, you are simply graded for professional presentation and honesty.

 

Good luck and have fun!