Beowulf Analysis Essay

Using the animated BEOWULF film or the movie The 13th Warrior write an analysis essay on the topic of:

How effectively do films portray the story of Beowulf?

Analysis:
For each element you choose (at least three) respond with:
A. What is the element?
B. How is it referred to in the text?
C. How is it portrayed in the film?
D. Similarities/differences
E. Why did the filmmakers/writers do it that way in the film?
F. Was it effective for the overall presentation/intentions of the film maker?


Paper should be standard MLA 5 paragraph format.



Paper outline suggestion:
Introduce the epic poem Beowulf and the film you chose. What 3 elements are similar to all versions?
Element One (see above)
Element Two (see above)
Element Three (see above)
Conclude by reviewing the 3 elements in the story. Also write why you think English classes still make students read Beowulf. Finally, sum up what you thought of the film as a whole (did you like it?).