So we just started reading Beowulf at school and we're around ch 8. Our question to answer was Whose account of Beowulf and Brecca's swimming match is more credible/believable and why? This is referring to Unferth's and Beowulf's stories. I said that Beowulf had the believable account but I actually don't have good supports. Can't someone help me find specific supports from the book?

Of course! I can help you find specific supports from the book to back up your claim that Beowulf's account of the swimming match is more credible/believable than Unferth's. Here's how you can find the relevant passages in Beowulf:

1. Start by identifying key details in both Beowulf's and Unferth's accounts of the swimming match. Pay attention to any inconsistencies or contradictions in their stories.

2. Look for passages in the text that directly present each character's account. In chapter 8, for example, you'll find Unferth's version of the story in lines 506-529. Beowulf's account can be found in lines 530-607 of the same chapter.

3. Read both accounts carefully and compare the information provided. Look for any differences in the way Beowulf and Unferth describe the events, the characters involved, the details of the swimming match, and the outcome.

4. Consider the credibility of the narrators. Think about each character's reputation, their motivations, and any biases they may have. Beowulf's reputation as a heroic figure and his self-confidence (as seen in his willingness to take on Grendel) might support the credibility of his account.

5. Look for any additional information or context within the text that could help evaluate the credibility of the two accounts. For example, you could examine the reactions of other characters to each version of the story.

By following these steps and analyzing the specific passages, you should be able to find specific supports from the book to back up your interpretation of Beowulf's account being more credible/believable than Unferth's.