beowulf

One may conclude that Grendel views God as an enemy, for he has punished the creature for actions he did not commit.
             Beowulf studies Grendel and defeats him using no artillery. The Danes and Geats celebrate the victory, thinking they are no longer in danger. However, an unexpected avenger appears to retaliate against the people that caused the death of her son.
             Grendel's mother is not as large or powerful as her beloved son, but she is motivated by the worst of emotions "revenge! She behaves like most humans react when someone harms a loved one. Instead of grieving, the mother vows for revenge, an emotion that most humans must also work through before they enter the grieving process. .
             Grendel's mother is willing to risk her own life to avenge that of her son's. Although she lacks the power and strength of Grendel, she sees no fear ahead but only the anger she possesses toward the Danes and Geats for the death of her son. .
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             She has lived in the mere for nearly a hundred years and not once did she threaten the Heorot or its inhabitants. However, the murder of her son unleashes the "monster- within her to seek vengeance. .
             Grendel and his mother are considered as monsters with human-like qualities and characteristics; hence, humans can also be considered as having monstrous qualities. Humans also kill, steal, and threaten the very existence of human society. Therefore, are Grendel and his mother not human, too? Perhaps, the true question is who has the authority to label them as monsters when they are only one-half monster and one-half human? Why does their monster characteristics take precedence over their human sides? Again, questions to be interpreted equally by each individual reader.
             Grendel and his mother also aid in the reinforcement of two major themes presented throughout Beowulf. Grendel embodies the emotion of envy throughout the poem. He is envious of the Danes because he will never be able to share mankind's hope and joy.