Beowulf begins with the funeral of a beloved king.
Often Scyld Scefing seized mead-benches from enemy troops, from many a clan; he terrified warriors, even though first he was found a waif, helpless. For that came a remedy, he grew under heaven, prospered in honors until every last one of the bordering nations beyond the whale-road had to heed him, pay him tribute. He was a good king!
Which sentence best describes how the author uses this setting to develop a theme?
AThe burial finalizes the passing of old traditions.
BThe mourners express the loss of love and hope.
CThe royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders.
DThe river symbolizes how everything moves slowly.
Often Scyld Scefing seized mead-benches from enemy troops, from many a clan; he terrified warriors, even though first he was found a waif, helpless. For that came a remedy, he grew under heaven, prospered in honors until every last one of the bordering nations beyond the whale-road had to heed him, pay him tribute. He was a good king!
Which sentence best describes how the author uses this setting to develop a theme?
AThe burial finalizes the passing of old traditions.
BThe mourners express the loss of love and hope.
CThe royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders.
DThe river symbolizes how everything moves slowly.