In the first section of Beowulf, which part is most clearly the rising action?
A. Grendel's retreat and eventual death in the forest after his battle
with Beowulf
O
B. The fight between Beowulf and Grendel when Grendel loses his
arm
O
C. The queen's sharing of wine in the great hall in celebration of
Beowulf's promise
O
D. The preparations that Beowulf and his men make prior to their
encounter with Grendel
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