"The road to success is lined with many tempting parking spaces." - Traditional Proverb Choice A: Explain what the quotation is saying in your own words. Include examples to support your explanation. Choice B: State whether you agree with the quotation. Include specific reasons as evidence to support your opinion.

The word "mighty" has a strong connotation about Beowulf. It is a connotative word because it relates to the context. Without the context, it wouldn't be clear what it actually means. In this case, it means that Beowulf is known to be brave and widely honored. The word "sensible" has a strong connotation about Beowulf's chosen warriors. It means that they are afraid of the journey's outcome, but they nevertheless keep their opinions to themselves. They kept silent "though he was dear to them" - although they anticipate that something bad might happen.