He is only after glory and will do anything to get it.
That is a way to look at it. Or ,Maybe, before answering, you should just notice that this guy switched Beowulf and Grendel and I'm pretty sure it was meant as a joke ;)
...But in the movie Grendel is portrayed as more human which provides some sympathy from the audience for the character and makes Beowolf look brutal. In certain passages in the book, in my opinion, this can also be seen.
Describing Beowulf's fight against Grendel from the monster's point of view could add depth to Grendel's character by providing insight into his motivations and feelings. It could humanize Grendel and make readers sympathize with him, potentially shifting their perspective on the conflict. Additionally, it could create a sense of moral ambiguity and challenge traditional notions of heroes and villains in the story.
The 1871 novel Grendel was written by John Gardner, and is a retelling of the story Beowulf from the perspective of the monster Grendel.
The effect would be to make you look at the fight from a different perspective.
Yes there are. One example would be the blade in Beowulf that was used against Grendel and Grendel's mother, it was magical.
In 'Beowulf,' the warriors, who were witnessing Beowulf's battle with Grendel, attempted to help the warrior vanquish the monster by hacking away at Grendel with their weapons. However, the problem is that Grendel has a charm which protects him against weapons. As a result, it's through Beowulf's efforts alone, that Grendel is defeated.
There are only 3 MAJOR battle in Beowulf: The battle against Grendel. The battle against Grendel's Mother. The battle against the Dragon. He also talks of his battles with giants and sea monsters, but those aren't actually main parts of the poem.
Beowulf struggles against evil forces such as monsters like Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon in order to protect his people and earn honor and glory as a hero. He represents the power of good fighting against the darkness and chaos that threatens society.
Beowulf's sword is useless against Grendel's mother because her skin is too tough for it to penetrate. The sword shatters upon impact, leaving Beowulf vulnerable in the battle. Ultimately, it is Beowulf's strength and willpower that allow him to defeat Grendel's mother.
In the epic Beowulf is victorious against Grendel and his mother. In the movie he is not.
The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.
Beowulf's victories in battle against monstrous adversaries like Grendel and the dragon symbolize his extraordinary prowess, skill, and courage. His willingness to face these challenges head-on, as well as his physical strength and strategic thinking, further demonstrate his exceptional abilities as a warrior.
Beowulf took revenge against Grendel's mother for killing Hrothgar's best warrior, Aeschere.
The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.
Beowulf becomes king of the Geats and rules for fifty years before facing his final battle against a dragon. Despite his age and the challenges he faces, Beowulf ultimately emerges victorious but is mortally wounded in the process. He dies shortly after, leaving his kingdom in the hands of Wiglaf.
Beowulf first fights Grendel, a demon who had been terrorizing the kingdom of Hrothgar.