Symbolism is used in literature to force readers think more in depth about a story and the true meaning behind the piece. In the poem, Beowulf, written by an anonymous Beowulf poet, symbolism is used throughout the poem. In the work, Beowulf ripped off Grendel’s whole arm off from the socket during battle and brought it to the King to prove to the ruler that Grendel had died, symbolizing Grendel’s death, Beowulf’s victory and Grendel’s mother’s heartache.
The loss of Grendel’s arm, symbolizes his death. Once Beowulf tore off Grendel’s arm, Grendel realized that he would no longer live without one arm. In the poem, the author describes that “Grendel saw that his strength was deserting him… his power had gone (Beowulf XXX ). As Grendel understands
The loss of Grendel’s arm, symbolizes his death. Once Beowulf tore off Grendel’s arm, Grendel realized that he would no longer live without one arm. In the poem, the author describes that “Grendel saw that his strength was deserting him… his power had gone (Beowulf XXX ). As Grendel understands