Question

match the example from beowulf with the corresponding characteristic of epic poetry. the monster grendel is described as the offspring of demons driven out by \the almighty.\ a. the gods and the supernatural play an active role in the outcome of actions. beowulf travels from his \far - off home\ to aid the danes in their time of need. b. the setting is vast and covers several countries or lands, the whole world, or even beyond. beowulfs goal is to defeat monsters to restore peace to the danes and ultimately prove his heroism. c. epic poetry centers around the quest of the hero as they journey for something of significant value.

Explanation:

• The first example mentions "the Almighty" (a divine figure) and Grendel (a supernatural being), which aligns with the role of gods and the supernatural in epic poetry.
• The second example shows Beowulf traveling from his home to another land (Denmark where the Danes are), indicating a vast setting.
• The third example focuses on Beowulf's quest (to defeat monsters and restore peace, prove heroism), which is the central quest of the hero in epic poetry.

Answer:

• "The monster Grendel is described as the offspring of demons driven out by 'the Almighty.'" → a. The gods and the supernatural play an active role in the outcome of actions.
• "Beowulf travels from his 'far - off home' to aid the Danes in their time of need." → b. The setting is vast and covers several countries or lands, the whole world, or even beyond.
• "Beowulf’s goal is to defeat monsters to restore peace to the Danes and ultimately prove his heroism." → c. Epic poetry centers around the quest of the hero as they journey for something of significant value.