Heorot

Grendel is an innately evil demonic beast and his birthright is to be scorned by man as Cain’s evil offspring. As a result of this ostracism, he takes out his fury on the men in Heorot, killing whomever he can as his own form of warped vengeance stemming from a feeling of isolation as a born outcast. Despite Grendel’s misfortunes, which may garner sympathy from some, his actions are not justified by the situation he is in and, even in a violent, revenge-based society, Grendel is still the…

motivation for countering the attack, Beowulf’s battle preparations, and ultimate outcome. The first aspect is the cause of the monsters’ attacks. Grendel attacked Heorot out of bitterness because, as a descendent of Cain, he was angered by the partying, music, and worshiping of God in the mead-hall. Grendel’s mother attacked Heorot in pursuit of revenge over the death of her son. Finally, the dragon attacked Geatland in pursuit of revenge over the treasure stolen from its cave. Grendel’s…

have lasted five nights. In the middle of the match, a great storm broke out. The storm washed Breca away from Beowulf, and eventually onto the shore of his homeland. Shortly after the men were separated, Beowulf was confronted by nine nicors. In Heorot, Unferth actually addresses Beowulf’s wlenco. He asks, “Are you the Beowulf who took on Breca in a swimming match on the open sea, risking the water just to prove that you could win? … And no matter who tried, friend or foe, to deflect the…

Beowulf, a heroic poem, was the highest achievement in Old English literature. This poem did not appear in print until 1815, and was originally without a title until it was later named after the Scandinavian hero Beowulf. It is thought to be the oldest long poem to survive in Old English literature. Although there is no evidence of Beowulf existing there is proof of some characters, sites, and events in the poem existing. The poem falls into two parts. The first part starts off in Denmark when…

to mock him for being a coward and constantly belittling him. Stating “The fact is, Unferth, if you were truly as keen or courageous as you claim to be Grendel would never have got away with such unchecked atrocity, attacks on your king, havoc in Heorot and horrors everywhere.” (41). Showing that in a society like this if you are not strong and courageous enough to be a hero you were not considered a man. Leading to specific ways men were supposed to act in this society, if they did not portray…

though historical elements run through the poem (Snell 1). There have been no records found of the known author of Beowulf so much information is not given. Beowulf contains many conflicts throughout the story that include Grendel’s domination of Heorot Hall, the vengeance of Grendel’s mother after Grendel is slain, and…

human emotions and impulses. He was outcasted from the Dane’s society and seeks his own revenge for this. He was never accepted into human society because he appears to be frightening, deformed and monstrous. When the Danes make a lot of noise in the Heorot Hall, enraged he comes to kill them for his exile and alienation. The fact that Grendel is able to have these human emotions of feeling hurt from him exile reveals that part of him may be more human than they think. Though his mother is not…

the sound of happiness coming from the Mead Hall, Heorot. Once again, Grendel sets out to the Mead Hall planning on another attack, except this time the ole mighty warrior Beowulf was awaiting him. Beowulf succeeds in this battle, defeating Grendel by ripping his arm off with his bare hands. This proves his strength and bravery. After the death of Grendel, his overprotective mother is furious. She then comes back with a vengeance and attacks Heorot Hall while the warriors were sleeping off the…

Beowulf In the beginning of Beowulf, Beowulf comes to Heorot to get rid of Grendel. However, when he fights Grendel, he does it without protection or a weapon, and rips Grendel’s arm off without mercy. Through his battle, is clear that Beowulf is in danger of becoming a monster just like Grendel. Beowulf also fights, Grendel’s mother, and the Dragon, and the fight with Grendel’s mother reminds him of his humanity again. Beowulf is in danger of becoming a monster because of his boastfulness…

one fierce dragon at the very end of the epic. The battles that Beowulf fought in made him a heroic character that would be remembered forever. King Hrothgar, who was King of the Danes, ordered a great mead-hall to be built called the Heorot. Hrothgar’s Heorot was constructed for his mighty army to celebrate their military success by having feasts and parties and also to serve as…