Question

Why is it important to Grendel that his death be viewed as an accident? A. It keeps the secret of his spell-cast powers. B. It will give honor to the king and not Beowulf. C. It will prevent his mother from seeking revenge. D. It supports his theory about life's uselessness.

Answer 1

For Grendel, it is important that his death be viewed as an accident because he wants to prevent his mother from seeking revenge. So, amongst the given options above Option C is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Grendel, the character from the epic poem Beowulf, desires that his death be viewed as an accident because it will prevent his mother from seeking revenge (C). Grendel's mother is a vengeful creature and if she knew that Beowulf intentionally killed her son, she would seek revenge against him. By presenting his death as an accident, Grendel hopes to protect Beowulf from his mother's wrath.

Answer 2

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