Question

even when they did not take place in the story which of these situations would fit the story of beowulf thematically?
A. beowulf and grendel meet and negotiate a truce
B. Beowulf falls in love with a Scylding maiden and leaves without fighting grendel
C. Beowulf brags about his great deeds before returning home
D. Grendel defeats Beowulf in the battle and presents his head to the king

Answer 1

The right answer is:

A. Beowulf and Grendel meet and negotiate a truce.

Explanation:

Thematically ¨¨Beowulf dies a hero¨ could still be the resolution even if he doesn't necessarily defeat Grendel in battle.

Answer 2

Even when they did not take place in the story,the following situation would fit the story of Beowulf thematically:

C.  Beowulf brags about his great deeds before returning home.