The Spread Of Christianity In Beowulf

The effect of the spread of Christianity that the values heroic deeds and bravery above all else is shown in Beowulf. The fairytale dragon that killed Beowulf with his insane amount of strength has turned the story into making him a magnificent warrior. Christian ideas are being introduced through the character’s achievements to the reader of the story. Dedication, humbleness, and the self-sacrifice are outstanding qualities for a first class person. The characters that was added into the story that has gloomy outcome from the selfishness and such high ego. Beowulf mother and the dragon are symbols in the story that show what the moral of the story is. They also celebrate the victory of Beowulf’s successful achievement.

Grendel is shown as an awful person. The author also shows the better side of Grendel. …show more content…
Beowulf is shown in the story as an amazing hero. At first Grendel is described as “the creature of evil, grim and fierce, and was quickly ready, savage and cruel, and seized from the first thirty thanes.” (Norton Anthology) Beowulf shows bravery when Grendel is looked at like a demon. Some people may feel sympathy for him. heorot is a symbol of the victory of thanes. (Beowulf) After Grendel had suffered, he started to be a someone that is different from others. He told the thanes about his troubles. His emotions were very human like and that’s when the first Christian values were put into place. at the point when Grendel retreats to his nest to kick the bucket, his shortcoming and human side is again observed. Grendel is compelled to