Beowulf Questions on Biblical References
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Why can't Grendel attack King Hrothgar?
Grendel cannot attack King Hrothgar because Hrothgar is protected by God. Grendel, a descendant of the cursed Biblical figure Cain, fears the divine power that opposes him. Despite his nightly...
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Grendel's habitat and origin in Beowulf
Grendel's habitat in Beowulf is a desolate, dark moor and marshland. His origin is described as being descended from Cain, the biblical figure who committed the first murder, which aligns him with...
Beowulf
Who are Grendel's biblical ancestors? How long do his raids last? What's his first act at Herot?
Grendel is described as a descendant of Cain, the biblical figure who murdered his brother Abel, indicating his cursed lineage. Grendel's raids on the Danes last for twelve years, terrorizing King...
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In Beowulf, what greater conflict does the war between the Danes and Grendel represent?
The war between the Danes and Grendel in "Beowulf" symbolizes the greater conflict of good versus evil. Grendel, a descendant of Cain, represents evil and chaos, being exiled from humanity for his...