The protection granted by the magical sword helps him fight Grendel's mother by giving him the ability to defeat her in battle. The sword's power allows him to overcome her strength and ultimately triumph in the fight.
I'm assuming you mean when!? he first encounters Grendel's mother after arriving in Denmark and killing Grendel he then tells the people of the town that he will kill it's mother. he comes back without the dragon horn (reward for killing Grendel) and tells everyone that he has killed Grendel's mother though he actually hasn't
1)Grendel attacks Herot 2) Beowulf fights and kills Grendel 3)Grendel's mother takes Grendel's arm, and kills Aeschere 4)Beowulf fights and kills Grendel's Mother 5) King Hrothgar praises Beowulf as King 6)Beowulf, with the assistance of Wiglaf, fights and kills the dragon I believe I named them all. If not, I'm sorry.
Beowulf fights Grendel for glory. Tales of a beast terrorizing the people of Herot (the Danes), bring Beowulf and his warriors to help, however, motives are heavily guided by a thirst for fame and glory.
Beowulf followed Grendel's mother's tracks to her underwater lair after she attacked Heorot. He dove into the lake and ultimately battled and killed her with the help of a magical sword he found in her lair.
Grendel and Beowulf fought because Grendel was terrorizing the mead hall of Heorot, killing and devouring Hrothgar's warriors. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, sought to help Hrothgar by confronting Grendel to prove his strength and gain glory. Their battle symbolizes the struggle between good and evil, with Beowulf representing heroism and Grendel embodying monstrous malevolence. Ultimately, Beowulf defeats Grendel, showcasing his bravery and prowess.
Beowulf agrees to fight Grendel to prove his strength and heroism, as well as to help King Hrothgar and the Danes defeat the monster that has been terrorizing them for years. It is also an opportunity for Beowulf to gain glory and fame through his heroic deeds.
Hrothgar didn't need Beowulf to fight him. Beowulf heard what was happening to his kingdom and came to help.
Hrothgar asks Beowulf to help him defeat the monster Grendel that has been terrorizing his kingdom. Beowulf responds to Hrothgar by vowing to protect his people and rid them of the monster. He laments about how Grendel has caused so much destruction and sorrow, and how he wishes to avenge the death of Hrothgar's people. There are several similarities between Hrothgar and Grendel and Grendel's mother. Both Hrothgar and Grendel are powerful warriors, and their actions are motivated by a desire for power and revenge. Both are also willing to take drastic measures to protect their people, such as Hrothgar building the great hall of Heorot, and Grendel and his mother attacking the hall. Both are also feared by the people of their kingdom, as they are seen as powerful and dangerous forces.
Grendel descended from Cain (considered evil because he was the first one to murder someone: his brother). There's not a specific region as to where Grendel lives, but according to the epic poem, we know that Grendel lives somewhere in a lair in Denmark.
The poet credits Beowulf's own strength, courage, and determination for his victory over Grendel's mother. Beowulf's unwavering resolve, combined with the help of a magic sword he finds in her lair, ultimately leads to his triumph.
Probably all the drink. They probably knew that if they tried to hit the grendel it could strike a fatal blow on the wrong side.
The soldiers fought with Beowulf to help him defeat Grendel, a fearsome monster terrorizing their village. Beowulf's reputation as a great warrior and hero inspired them to join his cause. They saw it as their duty to protect their community and vanquish the threat posed by Grendel.