Epic Of Beowulf Argumentative Essay

“Everyone dies. Those who seek greatness must die honorably in the midst battle. Now, we should look at the tracks Grendel’s mother left behind. I promise to find and fight her,” exclaimed Beowulf. King Hrothgar thanked the Lord for Beowulf’s brave words. Riding a horse, Hrothgar led the warriors through tight paths and over tall hills. They passed by the homes of water monsters until they found the entrance to Grendel’s mother’s den. The warriors found Aeschere’s head alongside this lake, where bloody water boiled. Many sea monsters swam beneath the surface of the lake. Some even sat along the cliffs above the lake. When one of the warriors sounded a battle horn, all of the monsters went to hide. When a Geatish warrior decided to strike and kill one of the monsters with an arrow, the waves brought its body ashore giving the men time to examine it. Beowulf began to prepare himself for battle. He …show more content…
He asked for all of the treasure he has earned to be sent to Hygelac if he does not return. Beowulf also said that Unferth may have his ancient sword if he perishes. Then, Beowulf drove into the water of the bloody lake. It took him many hours to reach the bottom and when he did Grendel’s mother grabbed him and brought him to her den. She could not hurt him because his chain mail was very strong. Beowulf found himself in an enemy hall, free of rushing water. Ready to complete his mission, Beowulf struck Grendel’s mother with Hrunting, the sword. Unfortunately, it did no harm to the monster. Beowulf threw the sword to the side, trusting that he would be able to fight the monster with his own two hands. He grabbed her and threw her to the ground, but she fought back. Taking out her knife, she brought it down upon Beowulf. Thanks to his chain mail, Beowulf survived the attack. God had protected him. Beowulf then stood up to finish his fight with the