Question

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

A) Beowulf and Grendel meet and negotiate a truce
B) Grendel defeats Beowulf in the battle and presents his head to the king
C)Beowulf falls in love with a Scylding maiden and leaves without fighting Grendel D)Beowulf brags about his great deeds before returning home

Answer 1

D)Beowulf brags about his great deeds before returning home

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option D) "Beowulf brags about his great deeds before returning home"

Explanation: Beowulf is the protagonist of the homonymous epic english poem who was a hero that fights and wins over the monster Grendel. He has a very high image of himself, even the King Hrothgar cautions him about the dangers of having too much pride. Therefore, the story would fill thematically if Beowulf would brags about his great deeds before returning home.