Question
Beowulf: I am Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow. I have come to destroy the demon of Grendel.
1st poet: The captain was immediately impressed with Beowulf’s quiet strength and confident demeanor.
Captain: Grendel has slaughtered many men and fear has paralyzed the kingdom. Allow me to warn you in advance: If you plan to confront the creature, don’t expect to return to your home, for surely you will go aboard your ship again and return home.
What theme is being developed in this passage?
A. Poetry is more than an artistic response, it’s a record of history
B. Military might not always be the best way to win a war
C. Being a leader means being able to understand the needs of others
D. Confidence is necessary when faced with a difficult task
1st poet: The captain was immediately impressed with Beowulf’s quiet strength and confident demeanor.
Captain: Grendel has slaughtered many men and fear has paralyzed the kingdom. Allow me to warn you in advance: If you plan to confront the creature, don’t expect to return to your home, for surely you will go aboard your ship again and return home.
What theme is being developed in this passage?
A. Poetry is more than an artistic response, it’s a record of history
B. Military might not always be the best way to win a war
C. Being a leader means being able to understand the needs of others
D. Confidence is necessary when faced with a difficult task
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The theme being developed in this passage is:
D. Confidence is necessary when faced with a difficult task.
Beowulf's confident demeanor and determination to confront Grendel, despite the captain's warning of the grave dangers, illustrate the importance of confidence when taking on formidable challenges.
D. Confidence is necessary when faced with a difficult task.
Beowulf's confident demeanor and determination to confront Grendel, despite the captain's warning of the grave dangers, illustrate the importance of confidence when taking on formidable challenges.