Monsters In Beowulf

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There are three key monsters in the story of Beowulf. Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the Dragon. Each have special qualities, all different in their own way. Their personal characteristics are different although the author gives Grendel and his mother human qualities. Each of their homes are different and the reason for Beowulf hunting them is different as well. Grendel is a lone walker and only kills at night. He uses no weapons in battle and slaughters his enemies in masses. While most monsters in epic poems introduce themselves as the son of someone, Grendel has no father, only a mother. Grendel lives in a cave during the day and feasts at night. As he meets his final opponent, Beowulf, he loses this battle by having his arm torn off

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