Môn học nhằm cung cấp các khái niệm cơ bản về văn học, và các tác phẩm văn học Anh-Mỹ tiêu biểu. Với phương pháp trích giảng, sinh viên vận dụng các kiến thức về lịch sử xã hội Anh-Mỹ đã học vào việc phân tích và cảm nhận tác phẩm. Trong quá trình học sinh viên có cơ hội thể hiện sự hiểu biết của mình về các tác phẩm và tác giả bằng cách tham gia vào các vở kịch, thảo luận, viết bài luận phân tích.
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LITERATURE
FOR STUDENTS OF ENGLISH (No 3)
Subject Code: EN16
Full name:
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I Answer the following questions: (50 points )
1 What do you know about the contents of “The Song of Beowulf”?
2 What is the historical background of the Anglo-Norman period?
(The file sent will be named after each student’s name Plagiarism will lead to failure)
1 One of the most significant Old English epic poems in Anglo-Saxon literature is
"The Song of Beowulf," or just "Beowulf." It is one of the oldest and longest Old English epics, composed in its Old English form during the eighth and eleventh centuries
The story revolves around the Geatish warrior Beowulf, who helps the Danish king Hrothgar battle the monstrous Grendel when it erupts at the meadow hall, Heorot Beowulf faces up against Grendel's mother in perilous combat after defeating the beast in
a bloody conflict with the help of a band of soldiers The poem's last section describes Beowulf's reign as the Geats' king Following his seventh year in power, he engaged in a valiant but ultimately deadly fight with a dragon that was guarding riches A lament marks the poem's conclusion, underlining themes of mortality, heroism, and the passing
of time
Several recurring themes in "Beowulf" are the heroic code, the value of kindred and devotion, the certainty of fate, and the never-ending conflict between good and evil The poem offers a glimpse into Anglo-Saxon society's cultural ideals and their way of life
2 The Anglo-Norman era, which spanned the late 11th and early 13th centuries, was a significant time in English history It started in 1066 with the Norman King William the Great's conquest of England at the Battle of Hastings and finished in the 13th century with the Plantagenet dynasty's downfall
To maintain his authority, William the Great established a new feudal system, constructing several castles and setting up guards The Domesday Book, a record of England's territory and people, was widely used at this time to represent the strict Norman rule The kings of Normandy and Plantagenet kept their positions of authority by creating
Trang 2new judicial and administrative frameworks Thomas Becket, the Bishop of Canterbury, and King Henry II engaged in a bitter dispute that resulted in Becket's agonizing death in 1170
The Anglo-Norman era, when Norman and English combined to create the foundation of modern English, was also a significant phase in the evolution of the language Conflicts and battles between the aristocracy and the court dominated politics during this time After a century of war with France and internal strife between the factions of York and Lancaster, including the Wars of the Roses, the Plantagenet dynasty finally came to an end in the 13th century
II Comments (50 points )
What are your comments on the first masterpiece of English literature “The Song of Beowulf ”?
The impassioned depiction of old English culture included in "The Song of Beowulf" transports the reader to an earlier era akin to a performance, leaving a lasting impression Its language is not limited to words; it also includes popular music and priceless treasures set in an era-appropriate setting
The vocabulary used in Beowulf's Love Song is not limited to narrative; it also includes lyrics about the hero's heart, heaven, and earth We sense the Old English song with every step, as if it were a lullaby for a newborn, a celebration of devotion and sacrifice The narrative in classical language is both a cryptic vision of the future and a symbol of the past Words are rivers that connect the past and present, like clouds floating
in midair Every line has a language that is reminiscent of history's perfume and the salty wind of the sea The words used in Beowulf's Love Song conjure up visions of never-ending highways, footprints in the sand, and a recital of conflicts and triumphs It's not simply a story; it's a melody, full of mystery and vibrancy, like clouds in the sky of tradition
"The Song of Beowulf" is an exploration of language and a word trip at the peak of historical waves Those are the poetic lines drifting across the stars in the night sky, illuminating the shadows of the past Not only is it history, but it's also a magnificent piece of linguistic art and a performance of brave spirits
Một số yêu cầu:
+ Sinh viên nộp file word lên hệ thống
+ Ghi rõ mã đề trong bài làm.
Chú ý:
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