Why are the characters so concerned with family heritage and identity?
a. because they are shallow and prideful.
b. it’s a way to pass the time.
c. so they can live up to past ideals and ensure that are remembered.
d. that’s how they fulfill their christian obligations to the afterlife.

C. So they can live up to past ideals and ensure that are remembered.

Explanation:

Beowulf is an epic poem and a very famous poem in the old English literature. The story of Beowulf was set in Scandinavia.  Beowulf was strong and furious warrior. In the story of Beowulf, the characters are very concerned for their family identity and family heritage. These characters are wanted to live up to their past principles and ideals that the ancestors have shown them and they also wanted to make sure that these ideals and principles should be remembered by the future generation.

Hence the correct option is (C).

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