Even though they did not take place in the story, which of the following situations would fit the story of Beowulf thematically?

A. Beowulf falls in love with a Scylding maiden and leaves without fighting Grendel.

B. Grendel defeats Beowulf in the battle and presents his head to the king.

C. Unferth challenges Beowulf again, and the two fight to the death.

D. The king double-crosses Beowulf by telling Grendel of the plan.

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Even though they did not take place in the story, which of the following situations would fit the story of Beowulf thematically?

A. Beowulf falls in love with a Scylding maiden and leaves without fighting Grendel.

B. Grendel defeats Beowulf in the battle and presents his head to the king.

C. Unferth challenges Beowulf again, and the two fight to the death.

D. The king double-crosses Beowulf by telling Grendel of the plan.

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Marquis Greene · Answer 1

I would have to guess that C. Unferth challenges Beowulf again, and the two fight to the death. There is no way that Beowulf would ever give up a good fight for any reason, especially for a maiden. Grendel could not defeat Beowulf for Beowulf must still fight Grendel's mother and the dragon, nor would Grendel venture into the kingdom so openly. The king needs Beowulf to save them from Grendel so he would not double-cross him.