Question

question 10 (1 point)
power in beowulf is portrayed as:
o a purely hereditary and unchallenged
o b earned through strength, leadership, and moral action
o c dependent on magical objects
o d unimportant to society

question 11 (1 point)
the repeated references to \wyrd\ (fate) in beowulf serve primarily to:
o a predict specific events
o b highlight the tension between human action and destiny
o c introduce supernatural elements unrelated to the plot
o d show that only monsters are controlled by fate

Explanation:

In Beowulf, power is not just inherited. Beowulf earns his power through his great strength (defeating monsters like Grendel), leadership (guiding his men), and moral actions (helping Hrothgar's kingdom).

For the references to "wyrd" (fate), the poem shows characters taking actions (Beowulf choosing to fight monsters) while also hinting at a sense of destiny. This creates a tension between what humans do (their actions) and what seems to be pre - ordained (destiny).

Answer:

Question 10: B. Earned through strength, leadership, and moral action
Question 11: B. Highlight the tension between human action and destiny