While the classic battle between good and evil forces is a major theme of the medieval epic "Beowulf," one may question whether these good and evil forces are as black and white as they appear. ... The raucous feasts and joyous celebrations within Heorot make the reader believe that Grendel is attacking the hall out of envy, an emotion generally associated with wickedness. ... The human attributes associated to Grendel in this line allows the reader to sympathize with his plight, and not completely cast him out as a monstrous and evil figure (Orchard, 30). ... Because she is much stronger th...

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