Question

Beowulf begins with the funeral of a beloved king. Which sentence best describes how the author uses this setting to develop a theme ?

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

Answer 1

Ah, it's been a good three years since I've read this book, I believe the answer is D. the royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders.

Answer 2

D. The royal funeral illustrates respect for heroic leaders

Step-by-step explanation:

The general population adored, admired and regarded their ruler, Scyld Scefing. The king was see as a hero and because so, many came to pay him tribute. The royal funeral shows the amount of respect and admiration that such a king had and how brave warriors and heroes are exalted by their people.