Visit the link below to view this traditional performance of Beowulf.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WcIK_8f7oQ
Visit the link below to read the story of Beowulf.
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/50742/50742-h/50742-h.htm
Write a short essay (approx. 100-200 words) describing your initial reaction to the performance.
After reading the story of Beowulf, what do you think it would have been like to hear this epic
story performed around a fire in the Middle Ages? What struck you about the Old English
language? Is this type of performance art effective in sharing stories? Why or why not?
Include a word count at the end of our essay and ensure any citations are in MLA format.