battles Grendel. Grendel is “a demon grim” who has terrorized king Hrothgars kingdom for 12 years. When Beowulf hears of Hrothgars troubles he sails to the land of the Danes to help. Beowulf shows his courage by choosing to fight Grendal with his hands only. Beowulf said “ With hand grip only I’ll grapple with Grendel/ foe against foe I’ll fight to the death” (lines 342-343) This was courageous of Beowulf because he puts his life on the line. As a result of the fight Beowulf tears Grendels arm off
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the Shielding (663)‚ friend of the people (427-428)‚ Helmet of Shielding (456)‚ The King of Glory (665) and Divine Lord(685). The terrible monster Grendel an evil being known as the captain of evil (749)‚ powerful demon (86)‚ the shadow stalker‚ monster. Grendel’s Mother is an evil character who encourages the atrocities committed by his son Grendel and Wiglaf‚ Beowulf’s nephew known as man of worth‚ Shield warrior‚ Prince of the Scylfing‚ is finally the King
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Beowulf to keep his reputation‚ and the generosity that was shown by Hrothgar and Wealhtheow. Loyalty is a major theme throughout Beowulf and is first seen when Beowulf comes to the assistance of the Scyldings. Beowulf has heard of a great monster‚ Grendel‚ who has been killing Hrothgar ’s people. As Beowulf and his men reach the land of Hrothgar‚ they are greeted by a man who ’s job it is to watch for danger to the Danish shore. Beowulf says‚ "So tell us if what we have heard is true about this threat
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monster Grendel‚ who is truly an evil entity. Only an epic hero with strength‚ courage and confidence is able to defeat this mighty foe. This hero’s name is Beowulf. He displays all of these throughout the epic. Beowulf’s first epic hero trait is confidence. Beowulf displays confidence when he talked to Unferth in the great hall Heorot. Beowulf said‚ “…but he will find me different. I will show him how Geats shape to kill/ in the heat of battle” (601-603). Here Beowulf says that Grendel would not
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who showed these characteristics the most was Beowulf himself. Being charismatic is a great way to show leadership‚ and Beowulf showed this throughout the poem. He is absolutely fearless and supremely confident in his own abilities.(Loughman) Grendel had the
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In this story Beowulf plays the role of a hero. He goes through three distinct journeys in which he acts brave‚ strong‚ and independent. Beowulf distinctly follows steps five‚ seven‚ and eight through eleven in the Hero’s Journey. However‚ he does much more than follow a simple outline. Beowulf defines strength in his actions and courage in his heart. The first major step that is evident in Beowulf is step five‚ crossing the first threshold. This step typically includes the hero stepping into
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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
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In Beowulf‚ the monster Grendel serves as the evil character acting against the poem’s hero‚ as shown by his unnatural strength‚ beast-like qualities‚ and alienation from society. One of the first responses from a reader of Beowulf is their surprise at Grendel’s unnatural strength‚ one quality marking him as an evil character. His great strength is shown first in his ability to carry enormous amounts of weight. There occur several instances in the story where Grendel lifts great amounts of weight
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There‚ the king and his warriors have gathered to celebrate his successful reign. "But the jubilant noise from Heorot angers Grendel‚ a horrible demon who lives in the swamplands of Hrothgar’s kingdom. Grendel terrorizes the Danes every night‚ killing them and defeating their efforts to fight back. The Danes suffer many years of fear‚ danger‚ and death at the hands of Grendel." As soon as Beowulf‚ a young prince of the Geats of southern Sweden‚ hears word of all that is happening in Heorot‚ he sails
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monsters; the battle with Grendel and his devastating attacks to Heorot kingdom; the evil that lurks in Grendel ’s mother‚ the ruthless cunning and provocation are the arms of a devil with a thirst for revenge for the death of his son‚ and the defeat of the dragon in a last effort. Beowulf as the bee-wolf hero‚ murderer and rending of beasts and monsters. The poem recounts the arrival of Beowulf to Denmark to help with his 14 men warriors to defeat to the ogre Grendel. The poem describes the adventures
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