Grendel's mother

crimes, people who get a hold of alien-like structures that turn them into super humans who use their powers for no good, and monsters. Just like how Beowulf protects the Danes and Geats from monsters like Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon. In Beowulf, after Beowulf hears about Grendel’s attacks the epic poem says, “And quickly…

Beowulf and Grendel are alike because, Beowulf is a fighter and Grendel is a fighter. Beowulf and Grendel both know and have Christianity. They both died in battle. Grendel has Christianity his body .Grendel and Beowulf is different because Beowulf is a hero and Grendel is a monster. Beowulf is a strong as ever and Grendel is very too. Grendel is a monster and Beowulf is a soldier. Grendel is not just a blood-seeking monster also; he is intelligent and has characteristics of Beowulf. Grendel…

fundamental question we all ask: How then shall we live?”(Podles). Everyone wants to be a hero, or remembered for a heroic act. Beowulf is no different than the rest of us when it comes to craving the want to be a hero. Beowulf after fighting Grendel’s mother in his second battle of the epic poem, he is spoken about in a Speech by Hrothgar. “Your fame, friend Beowulf, is blazoned abroad. Over all wide ways, and to every people”(1163). Hrothgar is explaining in his speech that Beowulf's success…

sees fit.” Through the context of words, Beowulf did not specifically say the word “fate”. But he reveals that fate will take whichever side that will prevail victorious. Eventually, fate was on Beowulf’s side through the battles of Grendel and Grendel’s mother. Another way fate was presented was when Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, acknowledges Beowulf’s accomplishments and declares Beowulf to be fit for the King of Geats. After fifty years passed, Hygelac the ruler of Geats wasn’t capable to…

Historical Context In the epic story of Beowulf it reflex to an Old Norse Culture. It was written between 8th century and 11th century in England and it is one of the most important poems in old English literature. The Reflection from the epic story to Old Norse Culture, all men must be fearless, strong, full body armor, and kill enemies and monsters in traditional battle. The Character Beowulf is a perfect example to meet all the expectations in Old Norse culture. When the hero that hears a…

ambush Grendel. When Grendel arrives a fight ensues. The soldiers' weapons have no effect on Grendel and Beowulf decides to fight him with his bare hands. The fight concludes as Beowulf tears Grendel's arm clean off. Just as Beowulf thought it was an easy victory for him. The next fight is against Grendel' mother. Unlike the first fight Beowulf is not completely confident in his ability to kill the demon. In direct contrast to the first battle, Beowulf needs to fight…

In the fight between Beowulf and the dragon Beowulf goes into the fight armored up with a sword. He brings his men to help him fight but all left except one. Beowulf weapons and armor were no match for the acid and fire spitting dragon. In order to defeat the beast Beowulf depended on his fellow warrior Wilgaf so Beowulf could make the final blow. During the fight Beowulf is severely injured. As he is shown the treasure the wound has proven deadly. Beowulf then gives Wilgaf advice on life and…

Grendel’s mother is very angry and out for revenge. In this battle he wears armor, has a shield and a sword. Grendel’s mother tries to dig her talons into Beowulf but his ring-woven mail protects his chest. She grabs him and takes him to a battle hall. Here he realizes that his armor, shield, and sword is worthless…

When we think of a hero we usually think of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman because these are modern versions of power, strength, and justice that we see today. Heroes are often characterized as huge, strong people that help you when you are in need. The epic poem Beowulf describes an Anglo-Saxon hero with all of the qualities that a true hero has: strength, courage and determination. The language, ideas and traditions of the poem do belong in the middles ages, but as a work of art it's still…

comes to the rescue, killing Grendel and ripping his arm off. There are all sorts of evils. The worst of which is anger. Anger can take over your heart, mind, and body. It can control you if you don’t control it first. In the story of Beowulf, Grendel’s mother is angry that Beowulf has defeated Grendel. So, what she does next is brought on by anger. She goes after the epic hero and avenges her son’s death. She is killed by Beowulf in the process. See where anger got her? Lying dead at the bottom…