Beowulf acts as a "superhuman" which Grendel wouldn't overcome. ... Grendel's mother longs for revenge against Beowulf. ... Grendel adventures out for clues on the meaning of life and why he is here. ... This was now the start of Grendel's evil in the community. ... Grendel was unable to find the meaning in life. ...
I have suffered extremes and avenged the GeatsNow I mean to be a match for Grendel, settle the outcome in single combat." (50. 419-426) In saying this, Beowulf is letting Hrothgar know o f his qualifications that allow him to take on Grendel, a vicious monster. ... Before the battle against Grendel, Beowulf notes that he will be fighting with his bare hands just as Grendel does. ... " (55. 671) By removing his armor Beowulf not only shows bravery but more importantly, he shows courtesy to Grendel. ... Following Grendel's death, the limb of Grendel is placed high in the mead hall so t...
In this poem, it is the anathema Grendel who gets attracted by the hall. Being a pariah because of his relating identity to Cain, Grendel fails to contain his grievances by listening to the song of creation from the minstrel in Heorot. ... For the young Beowulf, his kleos are the fame and gold which would be gained from helping Hrothgar retaining his hall from Grendel. ... When one of Beowulf's warriors is killed by Grendel, king Hrothgar negotiates a payment of gold to recompense Beowulf and the Geats for their loss. ...
