Question

In this excerpt from Beowulf, what do the underlined words imply about Shield Sheafson? So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness. . . . There was Shield Sheafson, scourge of many tribes, a wrecker of mead-benches, rampaging among foes. . . . A foundling to start with, he would flourish later on . . . In the end each clan on the outlying coasts beyond the whale-road had to yield to him and begin to pay tribute. That was one good king.

Answer 1

Answer:

It's A

Explanation:

I've never read Beowulf so I can't really "explain" it, but i took a test and this was one of the questions. A was the correct answer.

Answer 2

There exists the same question that has the following choices.

A. He was a fierce warrior.
B. He took pleasure in destruction.
C. He was disliked by both friends and enemies.

The correct answer is letter A. He was a fierce warrior.