Besides the poem categorically give credit to Almighty God for earthly creation, it also mention about Cain, the progenitor of Grendel in the bible who killed his brother. ... Grendel could represent Demon that can change appearance to attack people, even though he has already known as the descendant of evil that kill his brother. ... Grendel's mother who tempted and kill people of the land could portray as the Devil. Grendel's mother lives in a dark and hidden, "hole" (cavern) and "hollow place which denotes the hell where Devil lives. ... Even during Beowulf fight with Grendel...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate