Why does Beowulf insiston fighting grendel without weapons?

Answer 1

Beowulf must kill Grendel with his hands because Grendel put a spell on human weapons so that they could not harm him. Beowulf using his hands adds to he hyperbole of the epic poem. The magic and Beowulf's strength add to this hyperbole and make it more epic, and the one on one man vs man, good vs. evil make it more epic as well.

Answer 2

It was important to Beowulf and to his image as an epic hero that he face Grendel without a weapon to prove good could conquer evil. The strength of the human spirit against the evil of the world. It was imperative that Beowulf f emerge victorious.

Answer 3

Beowulf wants to be boastful and confident of all his previous achievements. Beowulf has done so much good in to world and defeated so many demons and that has really gone to his head. He states that he fights Grendel without any weapons because Grendel himself doesn't use any.

Answer 4

He boasts to lord Hrothgar, telling him he will defeat Grendel without usinig any weapons. In the Anglo-Saxon period, boasting is not the same as you think now. It means he is trying to impress the land on the Danes and he boasts about his courage. English: a boast means like a resume of what he can do. :D ...haha

Answer 5

Beowulf chooses to fight Grendel without weapons to showcase his bravery and strength as a warrior. He wants to prove his prowess and courage by defeating Grendel with his bare hands, as it is considered a greater accomplishment in battle. Additionally, Beowulf's reputation and honor are at stake, so facing Grendel weaponless adds to the challenge and glory of the victory.

Answer 6

Because Grendel was unarmed so Beowulf chose to also be unarmed. He did for more glory too.

Answer 7

Because he wanted to prove to his warriors that he was the strongest man alive.