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Beowulf And Grendel's Vengeance Analysis

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The first fight is between Beowulf and Grendel i believe this fight represents vengeance because Grendel is avenging his curse by God to live as a demon for killing his brother Abel. God took revenge on Cain, Grendel took revenge on the people of Heorot, and Beowulf avenged the people of Heorot by defeating Grendel. This revenge and avenging continues with the fight with Grendel’s
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For instance, these battles are not fought for the same reason. Overall Beowulf fights for glory throughout the epic poem, but there are specific reasons when it comes down to the three battles. First and foremost, Beowulf fights Grendel to protect the people of Heorot. Secondly, he fights Grendel’s mother because instead of grieving over the loss of Grendel, she goes to Heorot for revenge. Lastly, Beowulf fights the dragon because not only does he want to protect his people but he also wants to gain the treasure the dragon so fiercely guards.

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