The correct answers are
<span>Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel’s gentler side.
Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective.
Beowulf is written from the perspective of the Danes and shows Grendel as a monster. In Grendel, we see how he understands the world and get to understand him and his motivation.</span>
I believe the answer is C
The word floundered generally mean struggled or went through great difficulty/troubles.
The answer would be internal conflict, because the protagonist is struggling with themselves.