Grendel is one of three antagonists<span> (along with Grendel's mother and the dragon) in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem </span>Beowulf<span> (AD 700–1000). Grendel ..... </span>Beowulf<span> dying from </span>the battle with the dragon<span> ...... Henry Justice Ford | </span>The Death of Beowulf<span>.</span>
On Plato, "Biting my traunt pen, beating myself for spite--" would be correct. But I'm not sure about the other line. It could be "Thus, great with child to speak, and hopeless in my throes," Here is a photo to help. :)