Question

1.2.5 quiz: beowulf
question 1 of 5
which scene from the beowulf reading is an example of internal conflict?
a. beowulf’s barehanded fight with grendel
b. unferths challenge to beowulf concerning his bravery
c. king hrothgars despair over the inability to defeat grendel
d. grendels retreat into the woods after having lost his arm in a fight with beowulf

Explanation:

Internal conflict refers to a character's internal struggle with their own emotions, doubts, or despair. King Hrothgar's despair is a private, internal struggle within himself over his failure to stop Grendel, while the other options depict external conflicts (physical fights or interpersonal challenges between characters).

Answer:

C. King Hrothgar's despair over the inability to defeat Grendel