The ugly words settled in Mr. Shiftlets head like a group of buzzards in the top of a tree. How does the simile in the sentence develop the southern gothic character of Mr. Shiftlet

Buzzards are widely known for their apperance being creepy or scary, When buzzards flock together they can be seen as one giant dark  circle comparing Mr.Shiftlets thoughts or head to a group of buzzards could be taken as one dark cloud in his head or multiple eery thoughts being grouped together.

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Im not sure if this is the answer you are looking for but this is how I would answer hope it helps!

beowulf sets out on his journey for daneland. -- 1

hrothgar welcomes beowulf. -- 2

beowulf waits for grendel to attack heorot. -- 3

beowulf succeeds in defeating grendel by tearing off his arm. -- 4

beowulf fights with grendel’s mother. -- 5

beowulf sets out for his fight with the dragon. -- 6

beowulf sets out for his geatish homeland. -- 7

answer: i chose a.

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