There are always going to be different views in how a society is to be presented but the question is how do these views compare and contrast between “Beowulf” and Grendel. (I Think the first thing you need to do is define how Beowulf compares to society - A Nobel hero who’s character reflects society’s ideals – performs brave acts and appears superhuman and then how Grendel compares to society – an outcast of society not capable of enjoying it only capable of destuction. What are 2 or 3 ways that I can see that I can relate to… That is the first question I have… how am I going to compare and contrast if I do not know how they are viewed.) Compare: Anglo-Saxon society is considered very harsh. They lived in tribal groups and viewed there warriors as the highest class. They, like all men, desire richness, power, and the glory that comes from the heroic actions of a warrior. A warriors was a hero and was viewed as someone whom we all astride to become, an all-encompassing person – Strong, Fearless, …show more content…
There is no better way to depict that than through a warrior – Beowulf. Beowulf exemplifies the traits of the perfect hero.
Every hero needs a villain, someone who represents the bad that goes on around us, and someone whom the hero needs to defeat. For the Anglo-Saxons, and Beowulf, this villain is Grendel. He is shown to have hatred and attacks the city because he hates the enjoyment and celebration they are having. The only thing he is capable of is