Question

Which excerpt from Jamal’s poem best fulfills the assignment? And Unferth heard Beowulf’s story. And he sulked, hearing all that glory. As Unferth listened to what Beowulf said, he felt overcome with envy at what he heard Unferth sat back, brooding on his bench, listening bitterly to Beowulf’s conquests Unferth remained in the hall with others, Where he hid how much he was truly bothered.

Answer 1

The excerpt that fulfilled Jamal's assignment is as follows:

unferth sat back, brooding on his bench; listening bitterly to Beowulf's conquest; this fulfills because of the alliteration of the letter 'B'.

This poem was published in 1982. It is named after Beowulf, its main character. Its original version is in Saxon language, which is in south England.