Grendel holds great despite for the Mead Hall the Danes have built in which ceremonies and parties take place long into the night. ... Beowulf and Grendel have a toe-to-toe brawl in the Mead Hall, ending with Beowulf ripping off Grendel's arm, forcing Grendel to flee and await his sluggishly approaching death. ...

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In literature, the setting can be used to identify the time, place, and mood of the story. It can provide background and dimension when executed properly. The setting basically knocks out the when and where of the plot. In most cases the setting can give the reader an opportunity to visualize the sc...

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• Grade Level: High School