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No one else was able to defeat Grendel because he was protected by a magical charm that made him impervious to weapons from humans. Beowulf was able to defeat Grendel because he fought him with his bare hands, which allowed him to overcome the monster's defenses.
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How was Beowulf able to defeat grendel?
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Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill Grendels's mother than Grendel himself?
While Grendel's mother is hard for Beowulf to defeat, he IS able to use a sword, where as he has to battle Grendel bare handed.
What is grendels strength compared to in Beowulf?
Considering that Beowulf was able to defeat Grendel without any weapons or armor, Beowulf is much stronger. He ripped Grendel's arm off in the fight and Grendel fled.Also, Beowulf was very young at the time.
How many men die on the night that Beowulf battles Grendel?
One man dies on the night that Beowulf battles Grendel. The man who dies is the warrior Hondscio. Beowulf is able to defeat Grendel alone without any of his men losing their lives.
Why was it harder for Beowulf to kill grendels mother than grendel himself?
While Grendel's mother is hard for Beowulf to defeat, he IS able to use a sword, where as he has to battle Grendel bare handed.
Why are the weapons of Beowulf warriors ineffective against Grendel?
The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.
How many of Beowulf's men is Grendel able to kill?
Grendel is able to kill 30 of Beowulf's men in the mead-hall, Heorot.
Why is Beowulf able to be victorious against grendel and his mother?
In the epic Beowulf is victorious against Grendel and his mother. In the movie he is not.
Why is the sword given to Beowulf significant?
The sword given to Beowulf by Unferth, called Hrunting, is significant because it represents a symbol of trust and honor. It also highlights Beowulf's bravery and skill as a warrior, as he is able to defeat Grendel's mother despite the sword's initial failure to harm her.
Why are weapons of Beowulf's warriors ineffective against Grendel?
The weapons of Beowulf's warriors are ineffective against Grendel because Grendel put a spell on there swords to not pierce his skin.
Was satin a hero or a villain in the book Beowulf?
Satin wasn't even really IN Beowulf. Unless you are referring to Grendel who is (kind of) tied to Satin. Grendel is a descendant of Cain who did the bidding of Satin by killing his brother Able aursing his family for generations. So by that way of thinking, Grendel is the villian. And no matter WHAT story you are reading, Satin will ALWAYS be the villian, too.
What trick allows Beowulf to gain the upper hand at the very first moment of th encounter with grendel?
Beowulf's trick of pretending to be asleep allows him to catch Grendel by surprise when the monster attacks Heorot. By acting defenseless, Beowulf gains the element of surprise and is able to react quickly and overpower Grendel.
