“There are no facts, only interpretations.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche. In the Epic poem of Beowulf, Grendel is known to be a scary and evil monster that brings horror to Herot. In the story “Grendel” by John Gardner, Grendel is a innocent creature that is mistake for an monster. Also Grendel is a creature that has emotions and a heart. Beowulf is a monster slayer that comes to Herot to kill Grendel. Beowulf’s aggressive fighting skills are shown when he is engaged in an intense battle with Grendel and ripped his arm off.
The story “Grendel” tell us how Grendel is a monster who has been killing the men in the halls of Herot. This has caused the halls to be closed for over 12 winters. The reason Grendel has been killing the men is because he does …show more content…
Beowulf is also a very brave and confident hero that he can take on Grendel. For example, Beowulf’s legendary tale has been spread across the oceans and to land of him taking on five great giants from earth. Beowulf has many characteristics that follow the heroic code, such as helping other in need, putting himself before others, and being respectful. In the epic poem of Beowulf “ Dripping with my enemy 's blood. i drove five great giants into chains chased all of that race from earth. i swam in the blackness of night, hunting monsters out of the ocean and killing them one by one; death was my errand and the fate they earned. now grendel and i are called together and I 've come” (150-164). Here, the reader can see that Beowulf is capable of taking on any challenge that comes his way without any hesitation and is ready to take on Grendel. This quote explains how Beowulf is the hero and will be the light in Heort which is filled of darkness for over 12 years. The talent that Beowulf posses of killing monsters will give him an edge against …show more content…
This meant that he was ready to take on any challenge that came to him and wouldn’t fail. For example, Beowulf has taken on many different kind of monster that have been stronger and taller than him. This enormous strength and bravery of Beowulf will allow his to face Grendel without any hesitation. In the story “Grendel”, “The shepherd of evil, guardian of crime, Knew at once that nowhere on earth Had he met a man whose hands were harder; His mind was flooded with fear- but nothing Could take his talons and himself from that tight Hard grip. Grendel’s one thought was to run From Beowulf, flee back to his marsh and hide there”(273-279). Here, the reader can see that Grendel is facing Beowulf who is strong as him. Also this make Grendel want to run away and hide. This quote explains how Grendel was not able to fight Beowulf as he would of fought the men in the halls 12 years ago, now he realizes that he is in trouble and wants to escape it. The mighty Geat warrior will take his strength and see if he will be able to kill Grendel who has been bringing horror in
The story “Grendel” tell us how Grendel is a monster who has been killing the men in the halls of Herot. This has caused the halls to be closed for over 12 winters. The reason Grendel has been killing the men is because he does …show more content…
Beowulf is also a very brave and confident hero that he can take on Grendel. For example, Beowulf’s legendary tale has been spread across the oceans and to land of him taking on five great giants from earth. Beowulf has many characteristics that follow the heroic code, such as helping other in need, putting himself before others, and being respectful. In the epic poem of Beowulf “ Dripping with my enemy 's blood. i drove five great giants into chains chased all of that race from earth. i swam in the blackness of night, hunting monsters out of the ocean and killing them one by one; death was my errand and the fate they earned. now grendel and i are called together and I 've come” (150-164). Here, the reader can see that Beowulf is capable of taking on any challenge that comes his way without any hesitation and is ready to take on Grendel. This quote explains how Beowulf is the hero and will be the light in Heort which is filled of darkness for over 12 years. The talent that Beowulf posses of killing monsters will give him an edge against …show more content…
This meant that he was ready to take on any challenge that came to him and wouldn’t fail. For example, Beowulf has taken on many different kind of monster that have been stronger and taller than him. This enormous strength and bravery of Beowulf will allow his to face Grendel without any hesitation. In the story “Grendel”, “The shepherd of evil, guardian of crime, Knew at once that nowhere on earth Had he met a man whose hands were harder; His mind was flooded with fear- but nothing Could take his talons and himself from that tight Hard grip. Grendel’s one thought was to run From Beowulf, flee back to his marsh and hide there”(273-279). Here, the reader can see that Grendel is facing Beowulf who is strong as him. Also this make Grendel want to run away and hide. This quote explains how Grendel was not able to fight Beowulf as he would of fought the men in the halls 12 years ago, now he realizes that he is in trouble and wants to escape it. The mighty Geat warrior will take his strength and see if he will be able to kill Grendel who has been bringing horror in