Why Does Beowulf Fight Grendel?
Why Does Beowulf Fight Grendel? Beowulf wants to fight Grendel in order to win treasure and, more importantly, fame (which he calls a warrior’s “best bulwark” [l. 1389]). Under the ancient Northern European warrior code, a warrior should seek out the most challenging opponents he can find, in order to enhance his own reputation. Why … Continue reading Why Does Beowulf Fight Grendel?
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