nvy: The clearest example of envy can be seen in Grendel's response to Heorot's happy, rowdy, and light-filled celebrations. As a descendent of Cain, Grendel is an outcast of organized society, and he's condemned to wander in a lonesome fashion. As such, the fact that others enjoy community and friendship makes Grendel not only angry, but envious. Thus, we can see Grendel's attacks against Heorot as a display of his envy.

Revenge: Revenge is central to the warrior culture described in Beowulf. In particular, revenge was usually taken through what was called a "blood-feud," which involved warriors fighting against those who had killed their kinsman, lord, or king. We can see revenge at work in many ways in the poem. For example, Grendel's mother