Staring at his grotesquely muscled shoulders-stopped, naked despite the corld, sleek as the belly of a shark(155) For ap3x....rate if it help
The stranger smiled on , his downward -slating eyes like empty pits (161) APEXXX
He's whispering — spilling words like showers of sleet, his mouth three inches from my ear. (169)
He's whispering — spilling words like showers of sleet, his mouth three inches from my ear. (169)
One line from Grendel that shows the darker side of Beowulf is when he says, "I shall feast on your flesh and crush your bones." This reveals his savage and ruthless nature as a warrior who revels in violence and destruction.
sleek as the belly of a shark (155)
He is cruel
In Beowulf, the quote that shows Beowulf risks death for glory in battle with Grendel is when he says, "Fate will unwind as it must!" This shows his acceptance of the risk involved in facing Grendel. Another quote is, "Each of us must expect an end to life in this world." This emphasizes Beowulf's willingness to face death in pursuit of glory and honor.
The queen in Beowulf shows respect and gratitude towards Beowulf for his heroism in defeating Grendel. She admires his bravery and celebrates his victory with feasting and gifts.
The novel Grendel shows the action from the monster's point of view.
Grendel shows his strength to Beowulf's men by easily overpowering and defeating them in battle. He is able to rip them apart with his bare hands, demonstrating his superior strength and ferocity.
Beowulf shows bravery by fighting Grendel, his mom, and the dragon. Bravery is an Anglo-Saxon value. When Beowulf is fighting Grendel's mother his warriors stay and wait for Beowulf to come out of the water even after a long period of time. By them staying there and wishing Beowulf would come out the water alive they showed loyalty to Beowulf.
Beowulf shows mercy by sparing Grendel's mother in their battle, despite her being an enemy. He also displays mercy by refusing to kill Unferth when given the opportunity, choosing instead to forgive him for his previous insults.
Beowulf meeting Grendel unarmed shows his bravery, confidence, and belief in his own strength. It also demonstrates his willingness to face his enemy head-on without relying on weapons or armor, relying instead on his own abilities and courage. This choice underscores Beowulf's heroic nature and warrior ethos.
In the battle with Grendel's mother, Beowulf dives into the underwater lair to confront her. Despite the dangerous environment, he fights valiantly and eventually defeats her by using a magical sword he finds in her lair. This act shows Beowulf's courage and strength in facing formidable foes.
Grendel is considered cruel in the epic poem Beowulf because he terrorizes and preys on the people of Heorot by attacking them in their mead hall, killing and devouring many of them. He shows no mercy or remorse in his actions, inflicting fear and suffering on the humans he encounters.
Falling action
The battle between Grendel and Beowulf in the epic poem "Beowulf" is often seen as symbolic of the eternal struggle between good and evil. Grendel represents the forces of evil and chaos, while Beowulf embodies heroism and virtue. The battle between them illustrates the eternal conflict between these opposing forces that is central to the human experience.