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. He was a fierce warrior. He took pleasure in destruction. He was disliked by both friends and enemies. He loathed social gatherings such as feasts.

Answer 1

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.

A.  

He was a fierce warrior.

B.  

He took pleasure in destruction.

C.  

He was disliked by both friends and enemies.

D.  

He loathed social gatherings such as feasts.