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 Grendel will kill you and all your men. If you have any brains at all, 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 history record
B. Military might is not always the way to win a war
C. Belong a leader meaning being able to understand the needs of others
D. Confidence is necessary when one is confronted 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 Grendel will kill you and all your men. If you have any brains at all, 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 history record
B. Military might is not always the way to win a war
C. Belong a leader meaning being able to understand the needs of others
D. Confidence is necessary when one is confronted with a difficult task
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The theme being developed in this passage is:
**D. Confidence is necessary when one is confronted with a difficult task.**
Beowulf demonstrates confidence in his decision to confront Grendel despite the warnings of the captain, emphasizing the importance of self-assuredness when facing formidable challenges.
**D. Confidence is necessary when one is confronted with a difficult task.**
Beowulf demonstrates confidence in his decision to confront Grendel despite the warnings of the captain, emphasizing the importance of self-assuredness when facing formidable challenges.