Jealousy: The Battle Of Beowulf

In the poem, the three different battles of Beowulf as well as the different reasons that the monsters desire to inflict evil on men, raise moral challenges that question the traditional Anglo-Saxon cultural values.

Additionally, Grendel frequent visits of destruction to the mead-hall is derived from jealousy. The story alludes Grendel origin to the story of Cain from the old testament that was condemned for murdering his brother to roam the earth for no purpose as an outsider. For Grendel being an outcast is unbearable, it manifests in him a vengeful urge to destroy the mead-hall that symbolizes comfort as well as achievement to the Danes.

Furthermore, the motivation for the first battle Beowulf’s fight is for reputation, to spread his name as a hero. Upon his arrival, Beowulf’s is being questioned whether or not he can fulfil the task of
Moreover, the arm of Grendel used as an object that symbolizes victory and reestablish of order due to heroism is thrown upon by Grendel mother that unlike Grendel is motivated to destroy pagan society for vengeance of her son death. The fight that Beowulf conquer when he defeats Grendel Mother is the culmination between good and evil, and he conquer what.

Also, the dragon rage because of a thief that stole a treasure that he has been guarding, show the futility of the values that Beowulf put so much emphasis in life. The poem seems to depict a Christian view here that contradict the heroism highly valued in Anglo-Saxon. Just as the Dragon guarded a treasure that has no use for him, Beowulf

Lastly, the dragon can also symbolize the inevitable encounter with death. Unlike the rest of the battles it alludes much more to fate than free will. Beowulf participate not as a warrior but as a king and to protect his people, he sacrifices himself in the