Question

Grendel and Beowulf, discuss how their actions in battle reflect the qualities of heroes and monsters.

Answer 1

The battle takes place because of the terror Grendel has put on the kingdom, where Beowulf has taken it upon himself to take care of for the people. Simple as that, Grendel is against the people and Beowulf is for them. This shows that Beowulf's men are loyal because they are willing to fight to protect him, because of his reliable good characters he has, Beowulf inspired the people around him to trust him

Answer 2

Answer:

Grendel and Beowulf has two different personalities or characters, they both do not possess a trait of immortality, for this, they can fight one another

Explanation:

The qualities of Beowulf apart from been described as a hero, he is great in size and strength. He is a warrior that is fearless. Grendel on the other hand is seen as monster and a villain that derives pleasure in eating and killing of people.

Beowulf took it upon himself to liberate the people from Grendel’s hold, due to the menace that was caused by Grendel in the kingdom

Due to the loyalty of Beowulf's men, Beowulf is seen to be fighting for the people, while Grendel is against the people.

With the good character qualities and strength, he possesses, Beowulf directly inspired the people that surrounds him and had trust in him.