1. What is a hero? Explain your definition and give examples. 2. What is courage? How would most people today define courage?
3. What qualities do you believe a good leader should possess? Name some modern leaders.
4. What does it mean to be loyal? Is loyalty important? Do you have to be trustworthy to be
loyal?
5. Why is a reputation important? What factors influence a person’s reputation?
6. Why is generosity important? What does it mean to be generous?
7. Do you believe in fate? Do you think there is a force outside ourselves that impacts our
lives? Why or why not?
8. Is the old adage “an-eye-for-an-eye” a fair code of justice? Why or why not?
9. Do you consider boasting a positive or negative quality? Explain.
Important Terms and Devices
10. epic poem:
11. epic hero:
12. alliteration:
13. kenning:
14. stock epithet:
15. scop/bard:
16. mead:
17. moored (in reference to a ship):
18. gables:
19. vexed: