In Beowulf, what is the significance of wergild?

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AWergild contributes to the claustrophobic, doom-laden atmosphere.

BWergild is connected to the idea that bloodshed leads to more bloodshed.

CAll of these answers

DWergild relates to the concept of wyrd.

Correct answer

C. All of these answers

Explanation

The correct answer is All of these answers.

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