Check Your Understanding- Question 2 OT TU
Question covers material from:
1.1.2 Understand the Heroic and Monstrous
.1.2.6 Analyze Story Structure
Attempt
Read this excerpt from Beowulf.
Then Beowulf spoke,
the ring-net sewn
"Hail, Hrothgar,
I am Hygelac's
mighty the deeds
in his gleaming mail,
by a master smith:
health ever keep you!
thane and kinsman;
I have done in my youth.
Which statement best describes how Beowulf represents the heroic archetype?
A. He speaks a foreign language that only heroes know.
B. He casts a spell, he performs an impressive trick, and he describes his
lineage.
C. He brings Hrothgar gifts and alludes to enemies he has killed.
OD. His armor is impressive, he's respectful, and he refers to his past heroic
deeds.