Beowulf

What is the author’s purpose in beginning with Shield Sheafson when the first part of the book deals mainly with Hrothgar?

in at least of couple of sentences.

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The opening allusion to the funeral of Shield Sheafson foreshadows events to come..... namely, Beowulf's funeral.

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