Beowulf battles Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. But none of these battles could be called the central conflict of the epic, though each certainly relates to it. How would you state the central conflict in "Beowulf''

Which statement best explains the relationship between the gothic genre and the characterization in the passage? o the characterization of mr. hyde contrasts with the gloomy setting that is typical of gothic fiction. o the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the preoccupation with confined spaces in gothic fiction the characterization of mr. hyde create the cheerful mood that is typical of gothic fiction. the characterization of mr. hyde reflects the focus on horror and strong emotions in gothic fiction.