Shakespeare is the answer
Well, In the beginning His response is not much different, As Grendel only sees Beowulf as an Average citizen. Grendel is not fearful when they first meet, in fact (if i remember correctly) he is excited that Beowulf and his followers had come (So he could have more victims)
It's not until Beowulf Grabs Grendel "By the claws" That he's fearful. once beowulf shows that he's just as strong/maybe stronger Grendel becomes scared and "Wishes he could run away"
Normal Citizens were easy for Grendel to target, and easy victims for Grendel to Slaughter for his enjoyment. Beowulf is was not.
Answer: You have to stick up your youself
Explanation:
When reading this story I kinda giggled but then felt sorry. You have to tell people that is was not on purpose and if the keep messing with you you have to get up and hit that person where it hurts really badly and tell them to LEAVE YOU THE H ALONE or you'll kick them again. ( You might get in trouble for this but do it any way stick up for yourself.)