Grendel's mother lives in a dark and hidden, "hole" (cavern) and "hollow place which denotes the hell where Devil lives. ... Jesus faces much tribulation and hatred so also is Beowulf who fought with different monster and fairy to deliver his loving people from the death. ... Beowulf who comes to save the land could represent Jesus and his death was like that of Jesus. He was death of voluntary death. ... They both pass through death and rebirth. ...

• Word Count: 1284
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Following the death of Mohammed, Islam was in a precarious position. If it followed the pattern of Middle Eastern history up to that point, Islam would have been virtually discarded after its leader's death. ... After the death of Mohammed, the leadership of the expanding Islamic empire smoothly fell into the hands of Umar, Uthman and Ali because they were closest to the prophet. ... During the European Dark Age, life in the Islamic sphere of influence flourished economically, spiritually and scientifically. ...

• Word Count: 2157
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Often performed without anesthetic under septic conditions by lay practitioners with little or no knowledge of human anatomy or medicine, female circumcision can cause death or permanent health problems as well as severe pain. ... Sierra Loene recounted her traumatic experience at the age of 10: "I was taken to a very dark room and undressed. ...

• Word Count: 2909
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate