only one who has the strength to defeat this creature of darkness. Beowulf proves his capability to defeat Grendel by being rewarded with Grendel’s arm. As described, “The monster’s whole body was in pain, a tremendous wound appeared on his shoulder. Sinews split and the bone- lappings burst. Beowulf was granted the glory of winning…” (806). The hero claimed Grendel’s arm that had ripped off of the monster’s body as a trophy for his success. Fighting Grendel with no armor and keeping Grendel’s arm as a prize proves that Beowulf’s character had developed into a confident, young hero. Although he is fighting this monster because he is protecting people, the fight with this outcast is easy to him, and brings him to the height of his
