The author was a good doctor because even though he was told he would never be a surgeon, he threw away his fears and operated on Robin. After the operation, Robin was completely healed. Though the author was told he would never be a surgeon, he proved everyone wrong by throwing away his fears and worked hard.
He suspects that Tiresias has been bribed to oppose him.
Exocetus is a genus of fishes including the flying fish. It's a fish that sleeps on the shore. It means "sleeping out"
Answer: Option 1, 4 and 6.
1. In which he tells about his innumerable combats he had won.
4. Also celebrates his fight with Grendel.
6. The speaker is showing us how valiant his action in the field of war can be.
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