Role of Monsters in Beowulf
Words: 583 1093In the epic of "Beowulf," the presence of monsters is not merely for the thrill of battle scenes or the exhibition of heroics; they serve as fundamental catalysts within the narrative, reflecting deeper cultural, psychological, and existential themes. The monsters Beowulf faces—Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon—each represent more than just physical adversaries. They are embodiments of the societal and moral challenges that the poem explores through its narrative and structure. Grendel, as the first antagonist encountered, symbolizes the external […]