Beowulf

Write about the interpolated tales in Beowulf and the precise ways they function in the poem.
1. Write a clearly defined introduction
2. Group the tales into categories
3. Refer to specific details in the text.
4. support your argument with brief and apt quations.
5. pay attention to the order in which you discuss the tales: employ parallel structure; make sure there is an element of comparison.
6. Generalize from your evidence

What is the structure of “Beowulf”? Does it have any particular function for the work? Write an essay answering the questions. Support your ideas with relevant arguments and examples. List 2-3 sources in the references