Comparison

Of the three characters in these pieces, defend who you think faces the most difficult hardships?

Conjecture

What do you think would happen if the wife's husband returned?

Comparison

Which character, the seafarer or the wanderer, has lost the most? Explain your choice.

Poetry Analysis

Why do you think the seafarer tells about his life and its hardships?

Poetry Analysis

Why do you think that the seafarer chose a life at sea in spite of its hardships?

Comparison

Are the same personal qualities valued today as during the Medieval Period and what proof supports this?

Understanding Other Cultures

As an essential question, consider and discuss what qualities are most important to any particular culture and why.