Answer :
This question is missing the options. I have found the complete question online. It is the following:
Which additional evidence from the text best supports the inference that Beowulf is stronger and braver than the average warrior?
A. “I hereby renounce / sword and the shelter of the broad shield, / the heavy war-broad: hand-to-hand / is how it will be, a life-and-death / fight with the fiend.”
B. “And the minstrel sang, / filling Heorot with his head-clearing voice, / gladdening that great rally of Geats and Danes.”
C. “People from Geatland have put ashore. / They have sailed far over the wide sea. / They call the chief in charge of their band / by the name of Beowulf.”
D. “A party remained / under orders to keep watch on the arms; / the rest proceeded, led by their prince / under Heorot’s roof.”
Answer:
The evidence that supports the inference that Beowulf is stronger and braver than the average warrior is:
A. “I hereby renounce / sword and the shelter of the broad shield, / the heavy war-broad: hand-to-hand / is how it will be, a life-and-death / fight with the fiend.”
Explanation:
Beowulf is an epic hero, which means he has qualities that make him special. Epic heroes are commonly stronger and braver than a normal person would be. They do not fear monsters or warriors, often leaving the comfort of their homes to go fight a bloody battle. Beowulf is no exception. Among the options provided, letter A is the one that best shows his incredible courage and strength. Beowulf is willing to fight with his bare hands. No shield, no sword. He knows there is a chance that he will die, but he still trusts his own strength and skills enough to do it anyway.
