The best paraphrase for the underlined words in the excerpt would be:
A. to kill him
In this context, "open a path for his evil soul" implies trying to defeat or kill Grendel, as they are attempting to harm him but are unsuccessful.
Which choice best paraphrases the underlined words in this excerpt from Beowulf?
.. they could hack at Grendel From every side, trying to open A path for his evil soul, but their points Could not hurt him.
(lines 370-373)
A. to kill him
B to help him escape
C. to turn his soul to God
D. to drive him out of the hall
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