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Grendel becomes frightened, but Beowulf's hold is too strong for Grendel to escape. Grendel, an outsider who spurns society, and Beowulf, an outsider who joins the Danes in fellowship, battle. Beowulf makes good on his boast that he will fight Grendel single-handed.
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- Facing the Dragon
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- A Second Fight
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Beowulf fights him unarmed, proving himself stronger than the demon, who is terrified. As Grendel struggles to escape, Beowulf tears the monster’s arm off. Mortally wounded, Grendel slinks back into the swamp to die.
Quick answer: The battle between Beowulf and Grendel is an intense scene and begins when Grendel attempts to devour Beowulf. Beowulf suddenly grabs Grendel by the arm and tightens his...
Beowulf Battles Grendel’s Mother in Her Lair (Lines 1251–1569): Soon after Grendel’s death, the monster’s mother rises from her mere, or lake, and goes to Heorot. In the dead of night,...
The Third Battle: Beowulf vs. The Dragon. The final part of the poem shifts forward in time, depicting Beowulf's old age and his final battle with a dragon. Despite his advanced years, Beowulf faces the dragon to protect his people.
Although Beowulf defeats Grendel, the poem switches to the defeated monster’s point of view to show us that Beowulf’s heroism has only caused further pain and suffering. Beowulf’s second combat is with Grendel’s mother.
Beowulf fulfills his promise to battle Grendel without the aid of his “battle-equipments” (another kenning for weapons and armor). Beowulf justifies his choice by declaring that since Grendel doesn't use such equipment, he must fight Grendel on the same conditions.