Answer: Beowulf
Explanation:
In the old English story about Beowulf, we learn that a monster named Grendel is threatening the people of Denmark and killing some every night. When Beowulf of Geatland hears of this, he took a group of friends (crew) to Denmark to fight Grendel and rescue the people of Denmark.
Ultimately he is able to defeat Grendel after which he had to fight Grendel's mother as well. Upon killing her, peace returned to Denmark and Beowulf returned to Geatland where he eventually became king.
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<em>The character of the father (king) in “The Princess and the Tin Box,” is a supporting role. Not much is mentioned about him but through the story an outline can be drawn. </em>
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<u>Explanation:</u>
James Thurber’s short story “The Princess and the Tin Box,” is written in the form a modern fable. The main character is the Princess who has just turned eighteen years old and spoilt with riches since childhood. The King or the father of the Princess has a minimal role to play. But from the story we can understand that the princess was very dear to him since she was a baby. He provided her with the best of things that included only gold, precious stones etc. All things below this standard was not even kept in the palace grounds. So he basically, kept his daughter lavishly and dependant on others with all the amenities.
The passage is centered on the theme of belonging in a certain pack or group. Buck may be a bit different from the others but as Buck tried to be like them and did what they usually do, it gathered the trust of the pack especially the leaders. To belong in a group, one should gain their trust.