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Even though Grendel attacks repeatedly, he never touches Hrothgar or his throne. Why is this? The throne is blessed or protected by God, and Grendel is cursed by God.
Inspired by the challenge, Beowulf sails to Denmark with a small company of men, determined to defeat Grendel. Hrothgar, who had once done a great favor for Beowulf’s father Ecgtheow, accepts Beowulf’s offer to fight Grendel and holds a feast in the hero’s honor.
Plot Summary. We’ll start with a brief summary of Beowulf before proceeding to some textual analysis and critical reading. Beowulf is a classic ‘overcoming the monster’ story. Most people know that the poem documents the struggle of the title character in vanquishing a monster named Grendel.
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Beowulf Comes to Heorot and Battles Grendel (Lines 229–835): Across the sea in Geatland lives the strongest warrior in the world, Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, subject to King Hygelac. Beowulf...
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.
Hrothgar is a successful warrior king with numerous supporters. Once he has an established army and victories under his belt, he orders his mead-hall, Heorot, built. At first, the hall hosts great...
