Question

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

a. Beowulf falls in love with a Scylding maiden and leaves without fighting Grendel.
b. Grendel defeats Beowulf in the battle and presents his head to the king.
c. Unferth challenges Beowulf again, and the two fight to the death.
d. The king double-crosses Beowulf by telling Grendel of the plan.

Answer 1

I would say that the thing that would likely happen is C) Unferth challenges Beowulf again, and the two fight to the death.
Beowulf would never say no to a fight, and he wouldn't die so easily.