Why does Beowulf kill grendel?

Answer 1

Grendel is one of three antagonists, along with Grendel's mother and the dragon, in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf(AD 700-1000). In the poem, Grendel is feared by all but Beowulf. Beowulf chose to slay Grendel because Grendel was attempting to destroy Heorot, the Danish king's (Hrothgar's) mead hall. The fact that Beowulf and Hrothgar were friends and Grendel was killing and eating the Danish king's subjects played a part in Beowulf's mission. Even worse in the initial attacks between Beowulf and Grendel, Grendel fights back! (Cette bête est mauvaise quand vous l'attaque, il se défend)

Answer 2

Beowulf fights Grendel for his own glory and reputation. He wishes to prove that where many strong warriors have failed in killing Grendel, he will succeed. However he says his reason for wanting to fight Grendel is in the welfare of the people of Herot; this is only a secondary reason.

Answer 3

Beowulf kills Grendel to protect the people of Heorot and prove his strength as a hero. Grendel had been terrorizing the Danes by attacking them in their mead hall, and Beowulf comes to their aid to rid them of this menace. It is also a way for Beowulf to gain fame and honor as a great warrior.

Answer 4

Grendel does not attack the throne because it is protected by God.

Answer 5

He waits so that he can see Grendels system for attacking so that when Grendel attacks Beowulf he will be prepared and know how to counteract.

Answer 6

Beowulf decides to search for Grendel because he can now prove that he killed him. Beowulf searches for Grendel after the altercation with Grendel's mother.

Answer 7

because he was sick of them playing there music everyday. He had became in pain from the music.