Question

Beowulf begins with the funeral of a beloved king.

Often Scyld Scefing seized mead-benches from enemy troops, from many a clan; he terrified warriors, even though first he was found a waif, helpless. For that came a remedy, he grew under heaven, prospered in honors until every last one of the bordering nations beyond the whale-road had to heed him, pay him tribute. He was a good king!

Which sentence best describes how the author uses this setting to develop a theme?

A. The burial finalizes the passing of old traditions.
B. The mourners express the loss of love and hope.
C. The royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders.
D. The river symbolizes how everything moves slowly.

Answer 1

the answer is C. The royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders.

Answer 2

The answer is: C. The royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders.

The people respect and loved the king Scyld Scefing because he heroically fight with all the nation that surrounded their kingdom to gain their respect to make them heed him and pay him tribute and with the royal funeral they pay their respects to him.