Which of the following epic themes are invoked in The Wanderer ?
Correct answer: D. All of these answers
- A. Exile
- B. Abandoned mead-halls
- C. Loneliness
- D. All of these answers
Explanation
The Wanderer presents a solitary exile who mourns lost companions and the destruction of the lord's hall, including the vanished warmth of the mead-hall. Exile, abandoned halls, and loneliness therefore work together as its central heroic themes.
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