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Which answer best summarizes the events from the poem contained in the following lines? (15 points) "This plainly he saw then Who with mirth of mood malice no little Had wrought in the past on the race of the earthmen, That his body would fail him But Higelac's hardy henchman and kinsman Held him by the hand"

Beowulf is happy when he sees a way to end the fight with Grendel quickly. Grendel cannot match Beowulf's strength, and he knows he will lose the fight. Grendel has the upper hand in the fight and is stronger than Beowulf.
Beowulf is struggling in his battle with Grendel and wants to give up.

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Answer:

Grendel cannot match Beowulf's strength, and he knows he will lose the fight.

Step-by-step explanation:

You can have a big clue of this when it says ''That his body would fail him''.

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