There is a very clear distinction between good and evil in the book Beowulf. Grendel and Beowulf can be seen as representatives for these two forces. In this essay these concepts will be compared and contrasted. As well as what these ideas say about Anglo-Saxon society.
Grendel is introduced right at beginning of the book as this monster who came from ancestors who were literally banished by God. So the things representing evil, in this case, are the monsters. Grendel starts to cause trouble once he hears singing and laughing, because he got jealous. This shows that he is dark because at the first mention of happiness he get mad and starts to kill people. There is a saying that says: “The devil is trying to steal my joy.” This captures
Grendel is introduced right at beginning of the book as this monster who came from ancestors who were literally banished by God. So the things representing evil, in this case, are the monsters. Grendel starts to cause trouble once he hears singing and laughing, because he got jealous. This shows that he is dark because at the first mention of happiness he get mad and starts to kill people. There is a saying that says: “The devil is trying to steal my joy.” This captures