Yes that could be a survival reference
B.) That he had fathered a son instead of a daughter
In Chapter 4 of “The Outsiders”, Ponyboy and Johnny “run away” from home and go to the park because Ponyboy got into an argument with his brother Darry. They never intend to actually leave for a long time but when the Socs show up at the park and try to drown Ponyboy, Johnny feels that he has to save Ponyboy no matter what. So, Johnny takes out his knife and stabs Bob, the Soc who is trying to drown Ponyboy, killing him. After this happens, Johnny and Ponyboy run to Dally for advice, and he tells them to go to Windrixville; while there they hide out in an abandoned church on Jay Mountain.
Answer:
C. The story begins after 12 years of Grendel's vicious acts toward the king. Explanation:
The story develops in Denmark, where the wonderful palace Heorot is being ruined by Grendel's deadly night attacks (a troll-look alike monster that is described as a progenitor of Cain). All the music and joy that can be heard in the room makes the monster angry, which dwells in the swamps.
Grendel constantly attacks and eats the servants and warrios of King Hrothgar. This monster's attacks force Hrothgart's court to leave the room at night. This situations takes place during 12 years (9 of which the story of the King's harsh situation is spread all over Nordic lands). Such story is heard by Beowulf, a brave hero who decides to help the King along with 14 other warriors.
