"Beowulf literally "jumps at the opportunity to fight Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon" (Warfare in Beowulf). ... "If Beowulf belongs to the right side which we can identify, than his advisories must be representative of the wrong party, and consequently represent the face of evil" (Evil in Beowulf). ... "After Beowulf kills Grendel, the scops reflects the Danes joy by singing about Beowulf's victory" (Critical Analysis of Beowulf). ... There was a great struggle in the battle with the Dragon all of Beowulf's warriors abandon him, except Wiglof a distant cousin of Be...

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Beowulf acts as a "superhuman" which Grendel wouldn't overcome. ... Grendel's mother longs for revenge against Beowulf. ... Beowulf, the king for 50 years, fights a dragon to attain jewels. ... Beowulf brings forth this ideal image of a superhuman. ... Beowulf comes forth to fight Grendel's mother and this fight initiates the change of Beowulf into this monster. ...

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Unferth tries to ruin Beowulf's glory by telling everyone Beowulf lost a swimming match against Breca. ... For example when Beowulf defeats Grendel; "Halfdanes son presented Beowulf with a gold standard as a victory gift." ... Beowulf did not expect his men to stand by him. ... To Beowulf, Wiglaf must have proved himself enough for Beowulf to honor him to be leader of the Geats. Wiglaf is also the last person Beowulf is in contact with, so Beowulf can instruct him on what to do as the new leader. ...

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In the epic story Beowulf, the epitome of the character Beowulf faced three battles in which tested him in areas of power, weakness, and death. ... Beowulf was considered a hero for many reasons. ... One of Beowulf's major battles was against Grendel. ... Beowulf joined the fight with a small army and a faithful soldier by the name of Wiglaf, who had been watching and following in Beowulf's footsteps. ... Beowulf, the strength of the battle....

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Beowulf was a long and Old English literature written by an unknown Christian author who imposed religion on the story. ... The Dragon Beowulf fought could represent the three headed Dog in Greek mythology that guided the hell. ... Beowulf who comes to save the land could represent Jesus and his death was like that of Jesus. ... Hrothgar, who represent as Lord in the poem, mention to Beowulf that the position of King is attained through the power of almighty God when he gave advice to Beowulf not to give way to pride. ... Moreover, all through Beowulf fights He was again and again acknowledgin...

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Carlson elaborates on the portrayal of Grendel's moral ambivalence in the fight with Beowulf, explaining how Grendel's "enormous strength, wrestling ability, and blood-thirsty cannibalism are contrasted with his very real pain and anguish on having his arm wrenched off by Beowulf and his agonized return to his cave, where he died" (Carlson, 362). ... The fact the she chose to stand up and fight Beowulf and even recover from his attacks demonstrates how much more of a formidable opponent she is when compared to Grendel's failed attempts at fleeing Beowulf's might u...

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Beowulf- Beowulf is the leader of the Geats. ... Beowulf represents the authors response to Grendel's questions about the meaning of life. ... Beowulf is leading the warriors and convinces Hrothgar that they can slay Grendel. ... Beowulf was called on by Hrothgar to defeat Grendel and he soon convinces Hrothgar that it is no problem. Beowulf and his men gather in the mead hall, and Grendel is unable to resist, and soon attacks them. ...

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The poem Beowulf suggests that Beowulf is the hero and Grendel is a villain, or the "bad guy."" ... The battle between Grendel and Beowulf is an intense personal struggle for Grendel. ... He would kill Beowulf if he could. Beowulf, with God's power, can defeat Grendel and Grendel knew it: Now he discovered--once the afflicter of men, tormentor of their days "what it meant to feud with Almighty God: Grendel saw that his strength was deserting him, his claws bound fast, Higlac's brave follower tearing at his hands. ... After Beowulf defeats Grendel, a sense of relief and pe...

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