The author most likely uses this setting to develop which theme? in beowulf begins with the funeral of a beloved ruler a. the despair of those in mourning. b. the importance of noble deeds c. the anger of old people d. the fashion of the time period

B. The importance of noble deeds  

Explanation:

The poem Beowulf reflects the violent era in which it was written, filled with bloody battles, in which the most valued values are honor, courage and strength.  Another central value at the time and reflected in the text is the loyalty and respect between the vassal warriors and their king. This loyalty was filled with noble deeds which is very important for the development of the theme of the poem, because of this, Beowulf begins with the funeral of a beloved ruler.

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citizens are given 25 years of life to prove their worth to society; if they fail to do great things