Question

Read the following lines from "Unferth's Challenge."

Then God’s bright beacon
Appeared in the east, the water lay still,
And at last I could see the land, wind-swept
Cliff-walls at the edge of the coast.

What is the meaning of the phrase, God’s bright beacon?

A
a torch

B
the moon

C
the sun

Answer 1

Answer: the sun

Step-by-step explanation:

The meaning of the phrase, God’s bright beacon simply refers to the sun. It is a metaphorical phrase, or kenning which simply means Heaven's own candle or the sun.

God’s bright beacon appeared in the East, the water lay still simply means that the sun appeared in the East. Therefore, the correct option is C.