Heroes and Foes in Contrast

Students choose one of two prompts and use a Venn diagram to compare characters. They may compare Beowulf and Grendel or Beowulf and a modern hero of their choice. This activity encourages students to analyze values, traits, motivations, and actions while identifying both similarities and contrasts. By organizing ideas visually, learners develop critical thinking and prepare for more complex analytical writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Compare and Contrast in Literature

English Language Arts – Character Analysis

English Language Arts – Use of Graphic Organizers

English Language Arts – Analytical Thinking Skills

This worksheet is part of our Beowulf worksheets collection.