Classic?
Universal Question: Is there one? Is it worthwhile?
Plot: Is the plot engaging, relatable, intriguing in some way?
Complex language and Readability: We know there is poetic structure to Beowulf. What do you think
about the language and the style?
Protagonist: Obviously, Protagonist plays a big part in Beowulf. However, does Beowulf go through
any enlightenment during the course of the epic? Does a reader gain enlightenment? Both?
Future influence and Readability: Do you think Beowulf has had an influence? Perhaps the better
question: “Can you still relate to Beowulf?” Does it still apply in ANY fashion to people today?
Best Picture: Is the work one of the only of its kind? Does the work present an image of an age or
time that is somehow extraordinary?