1. Old English and Medieval Period By Naomi Mendoza, Paige Sutphen, Daniel Hughes, Jared & Alyssa Pavia

2. Relationship between literature and location Water travel was normal due to European geography Ocean was considered a symbol of exile due to dangerous and turbulent waters Literature displayed historical development by evolving from war-like epics to feudalistic tales of chivalry and patriarchs

3. Literature and its effect or reflection of society Example: Beowulf Captured a vanishing world by becoming a leader of his own tribe and because of his pilgrimages and adventures eventually dies Example: Geoffrey Chaucer Used an allegorical method of writing to explain political issues in society (Canterbury Tales)

4. Relationship of the writer to tradition The authors of the time period incorporated traditional themes from other tales and legends to show values and morals Sociologists (someone who studies development and behaviors of societies and people) like Chaucer, used traditional writing techniques he inherited over time and at the same time created new ones such as iambic pentameter