Even though they did not take place in the story, which of the following situations would fit the story of Beowulf thematically?
A. Hrothgar asks Beowulf to join him in a raid on a rival kingdom.
B. Beowulf searches for Grendel, only to discover that he is Grendel.
C. The king double-crosses Beowulf by telling Grendel of the plan.
D. Beowulf is bitten by a deadly snake and dies.