Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf

"I will take this message, in accordance with your wish, to our noble king, our dear lord, friend of the Danes, the giver of rings." -Beowulf: A New Verse Translation,Seamus Heaney Which feature of Anglo-Saxon culture is reflected in the passage?

A

Which additional evidence from the text best supports the inference that Beowulf is stronger and braver than the average warrior?

A

Often, for undaunted courage, fate spares the man it has not already marked. However it occurred, my sword had killed nine sea-monsters. Such night-dangers and hard ordeals I have never heard of nor of a man more desolate in surging waves. But worn out as I was, I survived, came through with my life. -Beowulf: A New Verse Translation,Seamus Heaney Read Beowulf's account of his battle at sea. Which inference is best supported by the passage?

B

Hrothgar wished Beowulf health and good luck, named him hall-warden and announced as follows: "Never, since my hand could hold a shield have I entrusted or given control of the Danes' hall to anyone but you. Ward and guard it, for it is the greatest of houses. Be on your mettle now, keep in mind your fame, beware of the enemy. There's nothing you wish for that won't be yours if you win through alive." -Beowulf: A New Verse Translation,Seamus Heaney Which evidence from the passage best sup

D

My household-guard are on the wane, fate sweeps them away into Grendel's clutches— but God can easily halt these raids and harrowing attacks! -Beowulf: A New Verse Translation,Seamus Heaney Which feature of Anglo-Saxon culture is reflected in the passage?

D