Throughout the novel, Grendel battles with his evil urges. Upon hearing the Shaper’s song, Grendel’s mind is lured into believing in hopeful things, however; society seems to pull him out of his fantasies. Conversely, the temporary feeling gets reminded, by the Dragon and various encounters, that he will always be an outcast. Furthermore, good vs. evil becomes a theme in the novel. For instance, the humans see Beowulf, the man who drove Grendel to his death, as a hero but, Grendel views him as another version of the Dragon who wants power, by admiration. Overall, I believe everyone is born with good and evil, yet depending on their perspective and experience their dark side is showcased a different
Throughout the novel, Grendel battles with his evil urges. Upon hearing the Shaper’s song, Grendel’s mind is lured into believing in hopeful things, however; society seems to pull him out of his fantasies. Conversely, the temporary feeling gets reminded, by the Dragon and various encounters, that he will always be an outcast. Furthermore, good vs. evil becomes a theme in the novel. For instance, the humans see Beowulf, the man who drove Grendel to his death, as a hero but, Grendel views him as another version of the Dragon who wants power, by admiration. Overall, I believe everyone is born with good and evil, yet depending on their perspective and experience their dark side is showcased a different