PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1. affliction - (n) - a force that oppresses or causes suffering
The Danes endured the affliction caused by Grendel's attacks.
2. gorge - (v) - to stuff with food
Nightly, Grendel attacked Herot and gorged on villagers.
3. infamous (adj) - having a very bad reputation
Beowulf heard of the infamous Grendel and offered to help the Danes.
4. lair (n) - den of a wild animal
Beowulf confronted Grendel's mother
in her lair.
5. livid (adj) - discolored from being bruised
Beowulf stood livid, as a hero after battle.
6. loathsome (adj) - disgusting
Beowulf boasted that he and his men would defeat the loathsome Grendel.
7. purge (v) - to cleanse or rid of something undesirable
Beowulf returned home to Sweden after purging Denmark of Grendel and his mother.
8. scruples (n) - feelings of doubt about a course of action
An older Beowulf showed no scruples when choosing to return to Denmark to face the dragon.
9. solace (n) - comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Beowulf offered solace to the helpless Danes.
10. talon (n) - claw
The dragon
easily grasped Beowulf with his large talons.
