The Wrath of Grendal In the first section of Beowulf, the story describes the fierceness of Grendal and what he does to the men sleeping at the Mead Hall. ... Battle with Grendal That same night Grendal ventures out to go to the Mead Hall unexpected of any men being there. ...
The hero's hierarchal rank became apparent when Wulfgar addressed Beowulf with his knowledge that his cousin, the king, sent Beowulf, the second heir to the thrown, to slay Grendel the beast (127-130) in order to shed light and life back onto Danes" beautiful mead-halls (142-144). ... This epic hero did this noble deed for no personal gain but to purge all evil from the mess halls in Danes (166) in hopes to salvage what merriment is left. ... "He stopped seeing the hall crowded with sleep warriors and his heart laughed, he relished the sight, intended to tear the life out of the those ...
Beowulf is a classic epic that dates back to the Anglo-Saxon time period. It is probably the first known work of English literature. There are many ways to evaluate this piece of literature in its various levels, beginning with level one, the story literally. The story of Beowulf is that which is si...
