Beowulf’s Epic Hero Traits
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Traits of an
Epic Hero
E
Embodies and
protects values
of the time
P
Possesses
supernatural
traits
I
Identifies a
need to go on a
quest
C
Carries himself
with an air of
pride and
pomposity
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Anglo-Saxon Poetry Devices
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Anglo-Saxon
Poetry
Devices
Kenning
Alliteration
Caesura
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