In the book "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker the narrator reveals that Maggie has low self esteem and has been disfigured. The narrator, who is Maggie's mother, feels that Maggie will be the caretaker of the family's heritage.
Beowulf is battling against evil because he sailed to the Danes to rescue them from Grendel. It is evident in lines 195 onwards to fight Grendel. SO when the night came, Beowulf and his warriors waited in the hall for Grendel to come. Together with his warriors, they sailed to help King Hrothgar defeat Grendel who continued to kill his men.
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