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Theme Of Alcohol In Beowulf

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On many occasions inside Herot, the characters of Beowulf consume alcohol. Because of this, the effects of these actions are shown throughout the text. The epic poem Beowulf serves to reveal the dangers of alcohol consumption. In particular, this is used against the men by Grendel and Unferth as he attempts to discredit Beowulf. To begin, the men are vulnerable against Grendel because of their drinking. Grendel is clever and takes notice of the inebriated state of Hrothgar’s men. When describing the events leading up to Grendel’s first attack, the text states, “Then, when darkness had dropped, Grendel/ Went up to Herot, wondering what the warriors/ Would do in that hall when their drinking was done” (30-33). It is important to note that Grendel
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