In the story "Beowulf" it is obvious that the fight is between good and evil. But in the bigger picture, it is between religion. Similar to the Crusades Christianity vs. Islam. Beowulf can be characterized a crusader fighting for God's will. Grendel is the offspring of Cain, the first murderer. Grendel carries the curse that God put on him which explains why Cain's offspring, Grendel is evil. Beowulf is seen as God's "soldier" to defeat and eliminate evil from the world such as Grendel.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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