In one important scene in the novel, Grendel's mother's violent ways come out in a fight between her and Beowulf. ... During this age, women were expected to obey their husbands, provide all meals for the family, and care for the children. ... The author uses Grendel's mother to show the little power women had through her fighting scene, "She sat on her hall-guest and drew her broad knife,/ a sharp weapon, to buy back her son,/ her only kinsman" (lines 1545-1547). ... Along with Grendel's mother's actions, the characteristics that were given to her, and also ...

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The use of description and imagery enlivens the story, making it possible for a reader to really see in his or her mind the characters and events. ... Next, Beowulf dove to deep fathoms and assassinated Grendel's mother. ... After that, Beowulf traveled to the "lake that burns like a torch" (line 432) and defeated Grendel's mother under the dark lake. ... In line 620, Beowulf displays this courage by saying, "I mean to stand, not run from his shooting flames.". ... If we constantly continue to corrupt the children of this country and keep pushing for war than we will not have long...

• Word Count: 774
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

This is evident in Grendel's mother. ... Grendel's mother's attack on Aeschere was revenge for her son's death. ... Her supernatural abilities also prevented her from being affected by weapons. ... He had no children and no heirs to his throne. ... Each time he turned her down, but he did kiss her once every day. ...

• Word Count: 2599
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: High School

This is evident in Grendel's mother. ... Grendel's mothers attack on Aeschere was revenge for her son death. ... He was sent to fight Grendel's mother. ... He had no children and no heirs to his throne. ... Each time he turned her down, but he did kiss her once every day. ...

• Word Count: 2583
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Much of Beowulf is devoted to articulating and illustrating the Germanic heroic code, which values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors; hospitality, generosity, and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in all people. ... When, in the war between the Danes and the Frisians, both her Danish brother and her Frisian son are killed, Hildeburh is left doubly grieved. ... Unferth, on the other hand, proves an empty chatterer, unwilling to fight Grendel or Grendel's mother. ... After that, fantasy claimed the realm of fairy tales and children's stori...

• Word Count: 3090
• Approx Pages: 12