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In the epic poem, Beowulf, the hero Beowulf nobly battles and defeats three different monsters throughout the novel. First, he battles a demon named Grendel with only his bare hands. Next, he fights Grendel’s mother with his bare hands, but finally slays the beast with her own sword. Finally, he barely escapes death while combatting a hoary dragon. When King Hrothgar asks Beowulf to fight and kill Grendel, the beast who had been wreaking havoc on the great mead-hall, Heorot, the hero travels to…

In the novel Grendel by John Gardner, it tells the story of the epic poem of Beowulf, but from the “monster’s” point of view. This story gives a more sympathetic and different portrayal of the creature known as Grendel. Grendel is speaking for himself and using empathy for his pain. It gives the reader the question of who the real evil in the world is; whether it is Monster or Men. In the beginning of the novel, Grendel is a misunderstood creature. He sees himself as similar to humans, but is…

Beowulf was a fictional hero that existed long ago from a tale from the fourth century who fought a monster to defend his people. However, it was not his sword fighting talent that he used to strike down Grendel and rescue his folks, it was the hope he bought for them. While imagined heroes such as Beowulf were depicted as those with super strength that typically save the day and defeat the antagonist, they still share the same morals and traits that realistic heroes inherit today. However,…

In the epic poem, Beowulf, the hero battles three formidable enemies: the monstrous Grendel, his horrifying mother, and the dragon. Each Battle has its own unique weapons and outcomes. Against Grendel, Beowulf uses his bare hands. However, Grendel’s mother is a more difficult problem because not only is she more powerful than her son, but she is also lives under water in a fiery lake protected by sea monsters. Beowulf’s age and prowess as a hero are in decline. His physical and perhaps his…

The monsters of Beowulf are all very evil and cause nothing but death and destruction. The three monsters in Beowulf have different motives for killing the Danes but they all are targeted and destroyed for their threats to the society. These monsters are all hated for their vicious actions but the monsters of Beowulf could also be the victims of the story. The Danes have caused some sort of problem for each of these monsters which makes the monsters react in a very harsh way. Grendel is a…

Do Beowulf deed make him a good role model? The protagonist Beowulf is based on a hero of the Geats, who comes to the aid of Hrothgar, king of Danes, whose great hall, Heorot, is plagued by a beast by the name Grendel. This beast like creature was something from hell. Grendel had the most disgusting odor.It smelled like dead-decaying fish at the end of the land luka harbor. He looked similar to the swamp beast. Grendel was very hungry,huge and horrible.Although Beowulf kills Grendel with his…

Nicholas Reynolds Professor Dow ENG 215-001 7 October 2014 Beowulf’s Loyalty The chivalric code in the Middle Ages stressed the importance of humility, integrity, loyalty, piety, and honesty. In the epic poem Beowulf, our hero does not fall short of these virtues. Throughout the poem, Beowulf demonstrates qualities that embody the ideals of his culture. Beowulf sails to the Danes to help them slay a monster and its terrifying mother. He fights in wars and eventually becomes king of the Geats…

“Everyone dies. Those who seek greatness must die honorably in the midst battle. Now, we should look at the tracks Grendel’s mother left behind. I promise to find and fight her,” exclaimed Beowulf. King Hrothgar thanked the Lord for Beowulf’s brave words. Riding a horse, Hrothgar led the warriors through tight paths and over tall hills. They passed by the homes of water monsters until they found the entrance to Grendel’s mother’s den. The warriors found Aeschere’s head alongside this lake, where…

Beowulf had many great and heroic events in his life but does him saving the Geats from Grendel really make him a Hero? Beowulf in the story says he hears the Geats singing all the way in Denmark but how could someone hear from that far away? Unless he had the perfect hearing no one would hear so clearly. We still have to give a little credit for Grendel it takes a lot of work being a “Monster.” Grendel only did what was best to keep himself happy and healthy, plus he did take 12 years before he…

In this section Beowulf and his men return to his homeland and we are introduced to King Hygelac and Queen Hygd. It is mentioned how Queen Hygd, is a beautiful and wise, though very young women. Like Wealhtheow in Denmark, Hygd is presented as a positive example of proper behavior in women—she is gracious in bearing and manner, attentive to the men around her, and loyal to her husband and lord. In order to highlight these positive qualities, the narrator positions the legendarily wicked Queen…