The device used here is metaphor. Hrothgar’s men do not become hornets but they
fight with the ferocity of hornets whose nest was bothered. Even if Grendel is
impervious to their weapons, they fight to defend what is theirs. Later on, Grendel would feel the pain he
inflicted on others when he fought Beouwulf.
<em>Mitch's brother had a sickness like Morrie's so that is one similarity. Morrie also has a younger brother like Mitch. A contrast is that Morrie knows it is okay to show your emotion ex: crying Mitch however does not......</em>