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Characterization in Grendel

Question 8 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

Read the line from Grendel.Hrothgar met with his council for many nights and days, and they drank and talked and prayed to their curious carved-out creatures and finally came to a decision.

Answer
A
He describes the length of the men’s decision-making process.
B
He describes the way the men socialize and relax together.
C
He thinks that the men’s religious behavior is strange and interesting.
D
He thinks that Hrothgar is a strong leader who will challenge any opponent.

Explanation

The phrase “curious carved-out creatures” shows that the speaker views the men’s religious objects as unusual or strange. The line therefore suggests that he finds Hrothgar’s people’s religious behavior strange and interesting, rather than focusing mainly on how they relax or on Hrothgar’s strength as a leader.

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