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Which character is described in these lines?

"Then the mighty war-spirit endured for a season,
Bore it bitterly, he who bided in darkness,
That light-hearted laughter loud in the building
Greeted him daily; there was dulcet harp-music,
Clear song of the singer."

Beowulf
Grendel
Hrothgar
Higelac

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the correct answer is the first oneĀ 
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Grendel is jealous of the fun and laughter in the mead-hall. he has had to bear it bitterly all season long.
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