Question

What phrase points to Grendel's evil nature - list 2? (Use exact text evidence)

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The kindred of Cain crushed with his vengeance;

2The monster of evil, Greedy and cruel tarried but little,.

Explanation:

The poem Beowulf is about a dangerous creature named Grendel who terrorized King Hrothgar of the Dane Kingdom. He would intercept the banquets held by the King and then slaughter anyone he laid his hands on, even eating them.

He was described as a descendant of Cain probably because of his vengeful hatred which made him take people's lives. The evidence is in this text from the poem:

The kindred of Cain crushed with his vengeance;

He was also described as a monster because of the harm he perpetuated and his fearful physical features. The evidence is in this text:

The monster of evil, Greedy and cruel tarried but little,

He was later conquered by Beowulf who left his kingdom to come and defeat him.