Often scyld scefing seized mead-benches from enemy troops, from many a clan; he terrified warriors, even though first he was found a waif, . for that came a remedy, he grew under heaven, prospered in honors until every last one of the bordering nations beyond the whale-road had to heed him, pay him tribute. he was a good king! the author most likely uses this setting to develop which themes? a. the importance of life and death, destiny, and honor. b. the struggles of loss and sorrow, old age, and defeat. c. the questions, mystery, and challenges of life. d. the cycle of rulers and servants, poverty, and treasure.