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In this excerpt from Beowulf, what do the underlined words imply about Shield Sheafson? So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness. . . . There was Shield Sheafson, scourge of many tribes, a wrecker of mead-benches, rampaging among foes. . . . A foundling to start with, he would flourish later on . . . In the end each clan on the outlying coasts beyond the whale-road had to yield to him and begin to pay tribute. That was one good king. He was a fierce warrior. He took pleasure in destruction. He was disliked by both friends and enemies. He loathed social gatherings such as feasts.

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In this excerpt from Beowulf, what do the underlined words imply about Shield Sheafson?

So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by

and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness.

. . .

There was Shield Sheafson, scourge of many tribes,

a wrecker of mead-benches, rampaging among foes.

. . .

A foundling to start with, he would flourish later on

. . .

In the end each clan on the outlying coasts

beyond the whale-road had to yield to him

and begin to pay tribute. That was one good king.

A.

He was a fierce warrior.

B.

He took pleasure in destruction.

C.

He was disliked by both friends and enemies.

D.

He loathed social gatherings such as feasts.


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Answer:

A - He was a fierce warrior

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