Beowulf begins with the funeral of a beloved king. Which sentence best describes how the author uses this setting to develop a theme?

A. The mourners express the loss of love and hope

B. The river symbolize how everything moves slowly

C. The burial finalizes the passing of old traditions

D. The royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders

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Melanie Harrison

5 September, 15:20

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Monique Brandt · Answer 1

Ah, it's been a good three years since I've read this book, I believe the answer is D. the royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders.