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  2. www.litcharts.com › lit › beowulfBeowulf Beowulf vs. Grendel (Lines 702–836) Summary ...

    Grendel next reaches for Beowulf but Beowulf grabs Grendel's arm with a grip stronger than any Grendel has felt before. Grendel becomes frightened, but Beowulf's hold is too strong for Grendel to escape.

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  3. www.sparknotes.com › lit › beowulfBeowulf Lines 710–1007 Summary & Analysis - SparkNotes

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    Gleefully imagining the destruction that he will wreak, Grendel bursts into Heorot. He tears the door from its hinges with his bare hands and immediately devours a Geatish warrior while Beowulf carefully observes. When Grendel reaches out to snatch up Beowulf, he is stunned to find his arm gripped with greater strength than he knew possible. Terrif...

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    The following morning, the Danish warriors are amazed at Beowulfs accomplishment. They race around on horseback in celebration, following the tracks of Grendels retreat to the marshes. Beowulfs renown begins to spread rapidly. A Danish bard sings Beowulfs story to honor him and also recites the story of Sigemund, a great hero who slew a terrible dr...

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    Many readers believe that each of the three monsters in the book has a symbolic or allegorical significance. The narrator seems to present Grendel as a representation of evil in the abstract. He can also, however, be interpreted as an evil force lurking within the Danish society itself. The theological implications of his descent from Cain support ...

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  4. ancient-literature.com › beowulf-vs-grendelBeowulf vs. Grendel: The Battle Between Darkness and Light

    Mar 2, 2022 · The battle between Beowulf and Grendel represents good versus evil; Beowulf is the perfect epic hero with all his courage, strength, and desire to rid the world of evil, on the other hand, Grendel is the perfect villain with his desire to kill and hurt others; Beowulf displays Grendel’s severed arm while Grendel dies alone in his lair

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  6. www.enotes.com › topics › beowulfDescribe the battle between Beowulf and Grendel. - eNotes.com

    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...

  7. www.sparknotes.com › lit › beowulfBeowulf: Full Poem Analysis - SparkNotes

    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.

  8. www.sparknotes.com › lit › beowulfBeowulf: Full Poem Summary - SparkNotes

    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.

  9. www.enotes.com › topics › beowulfThe major plots and battles in Beowulf - eNotes.com

    Summary: The major plots in Beowulf revolve around three key battles. First, Beowulf defeats Grendel, who has been terrorizing Hrothgar's mead-hall. Second, Beowulf kills Grendel's...