fearfully
Grendel responded with fear to the realization that Beowulf would challenge his fighting skills.
Grendel feels threatened by Beowulf's challenge and becomes anxious. He is filled with fear, as he knows Beowulf is a formidable opponent who poses a significant challenge to his fighting skills.
Grendel started to panic. He started running around looking for an exit, but found none. So Beowulf pulled off his arm and then Grendel ran back to the swamp.
Geat; Danes
Grendel responds with fear and anxiety at the thought of facing Beowulf, a formidable opponent known for his strength and courage. Grendel's confidence wavers as he prepares to confront a warrior who is renowned for his skill in battle.
Beowulf is a legendary hero who travels from Geatland to help the Danes by fighting the monster Grendel.
Beowulf's plan in fighting Grendel was to use his strength and skill as a warrior to engage Grendel in hand-to-hand combat. He intended to defeat Grendel without weapons to prove his prowess and bravery.
Geat; Danes
In the Battle cave when Beowulf is fighting with Grendel's mother.
Beowulf kills Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a fire-breathing dragon.
Beowulf kills Grendel in Heorot, the mead hall of King Hrothgar in Denmark. Grendel had been terrorizing the hall for years until Beowulf arrives to challenge and defeat him. The climactic battle takes place during the night while the warriors are asleep.
In the story of 'Beowulf the Warrior' Grendel is the very first monster that Beowulf encounters. After slaying Grendel, he destroys Grendel's mother and a dragon.