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Beowulf by Eddie McPherson BEOWULF: I am Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow. I have come to destroy the demon 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. Beowulf, folktale, adapted by Eddie McPherson © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460 Question Use the passage to answer the question. Which topics are discussed in this passage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses evil evil sailing sailing poetry poetry courage courage monarchies

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The two correct answers discussed in the passage are:

  1. Evil (related to Grendel being described as a demon and the fear he instills in the kingdom)
  2. Courage (Beowulf's confidence and determination to confront Grendel despite the captain's warning)
Use the passage to answer the question. What theme is being developed in this passage? (1 point) Responses Confidence is necessary when one is confronted with a difficult task. Confidence is necessary when one is confronted with a difficult task. Military might is not always the best way to win a war. Military might is not always the best way to win a war. Being a leader means being able to understand the needs of others. Being a leader means being able to understand the needs of others. Poetry is more than an artistic response; it is a record of history. Poetry is more than an artistic response; it is a record of history.
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The theme being developed in this passage is:

Confidence is necessary when one is confronted with a difficult task.

This is illustrated by Beowulf's determination to confront Grendel despite the warnings from the captain.