grendel vs. beowulf
Although Grendel and Beowulf are used in “Beowulf” as symbolic opposition who represent good and evil, in reality, they contain similar ties leading the reader to question the story’s black and white portrayal of good and evil. It’s not a matter of being good or evil, in reality, it comes down to how you are viewed by ignorant society. Society loves to stereotype and over exaggerate. Both Grendel and Beowulf are victims of ancestry and society, which dictate the way they are “supposed” to act. They fall into the abyss of do’s and don’ts which their surroundings impose, and unconsciously they are bound to follow them. Many times, as the author portrays something as evil, the reader assumes it to be true without seeking justification between the lines. As Grendel is introduced in the poem, “the grim spirit was called Grendel, a famous march-stepper who held the moors, the fen and the fastness,”(Beowulf 2) right away he is portrayed as an outcast. When people think “outcast,”they right away assume there is something wrong with the being, because he’s not like they are, he’s different. However, less emphasis is put on the quote which explains why the creature is as it is, “The hapless creature sojourned for a space in the s
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Wiglaf Death, Grendel Beowulf, Earth Grendel, Beowulf Beowulf, Abel Beowulf, grendel beowulf, mind heart, explains creature, weakness beowulf, excessive pride, evil reality, beowulf goes,
Approximate Word count = 915
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
 |
