In lines 169–172 of Part One, Beowulf says, “My lord Higlac / Might think less of me if I let my sword / Go where my feet were afraid to, if I hid / Behind some broad linden shield.” Which sentence is the best paraphrase of these lines?

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Beowulf is afraid to fight without weapons.

Beowulf doesn’t care what his king thinks of him.

Beowulf would not be heroic if he used weapons to fight.

Beowulf believes that Higlac does not believe in using a shield in battle.

Asked by User #407710 on 9/30/2015 2:09 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/30/2015 4:03 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/30/2015 4:03 PM

Beowulf would not be heroic if he used weapons to fight.