Answer:
You haven't included a passage.
Explanation:
But based on how this is worded I think B is a likely choice.
practical
Even though Grendel seems as though he's being harsh by eating the exile, he is actually being practical. He says he tries to do things that are more considerate like befriending or ignoring him. However, since the exiles were treacherous, eating them is the most practical solution.
