Good Conquers Evil The Anglo-Saxon period is known to be gloomy, evil, and dangerous. The story of Beowulf is expressed by the bravery and loyalty of a good man who takes on extreme evils to protect individuals around him. Throughout this story, good and evil are prominently shown through the acts of characters and powerful symbolism. Beowulf is a powerful poem that effectively displays how the power of a man can conquer all evil. Above all, Beowulf symbolizes the good in this poem. As he plays his role as a warrior, from the land of the Geats, he sets out to successfully destroy the three evils that have been causing the people misery and danger. Before the town suffered for twelve years because of a monster, known as Grendel, “the times
