. Read this brief passage from Beowulf in the modern translation by Burton Raffel. Then, answer the question that follow.


Then Beowulf rose, still brave, still strong,

And with his shield at his side, and a mail shirt on his breast,

Strode calmly, confi dently, toward the tower, under

The rocky cliffs: no coward could have walked there!


Which Anglo-Saxon social or cultural idea has most strongly influenced this passage from Beowulf?

Aadmiration of physical courage

Bcourtly behavior

Cloyalty to oneÍs overlord

Dreligious faith and teachings