Beowulf acts out of pride by taking on challenges single-handedly and boasting about his abilities. Grendel acts out of pride by believing himself to be superior to humans and allowing his pride to blind him to his own limitations.
Beowulf's bravery is motivated by a sense of duty and honor to protect his people, whereas Grendel's spitefulness stems from his isolation and bitterness. Both characters may act out of pride in their own abilities: Beowulf seeks glory and fame through his heroic deeds, while Grendel's pride is wounded by being unable to defeat the warriors in Heorot.
Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm during their struggle in the mead hall. This act ultimately leads to Grendel fleeing and later dying from his injuries.
Beowulf rescued Handscio by severing the arm of Grendel's mother as she was trying to drag Handscio into her lair. This act saved Handscio's life and prevented him from being dragged into the depths with Grendel's mother.
Beowulf kills Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon in the epic poem Beowulf.
In the story of 'Beowulf the Warrior' Grendel is the very first monster that Beowulf encounters. After slaying Grendel, he destroys Grendel's mother and a dragon.
Beowulf does not fight Grendel's mother until after he has defeated Grendel.
Beowulf cuts off Grendel's head to end the creature's reign of terror on Heorot and the people of Hrothgar's kingdom. It symbolizes Beowulf's victory over evil and his heroic triumph in vanquishing this monstrous threat.
They fight each other. Beowulf kills Grendel.
Illusion lures Grendel into thinking he is invincible, leading him to let down his guard. Beowulf's words of challenge provoke Grendel's pride and anger, enticing him to attack. In the end, the combination of illusion and words set the stage for Beowulf to overpower and slay Grendel.
Grendel, a monster that Beowulf slays, and Grendel's mother, whom Beowulf also slays.
Grendel attacks and Beowulf fights back with his bare hands, Beowulf rips off Grendel's arm, Grendel stumbles away to die, and Danes admire Beowulf's deed.
Yes, Beowulf pretended to sleep to lure Grendel into attacking him, as Grendel was known to attack while people were sleeping. This strategic move allowed Beowulf to surprise Grendel and gain the upper hand in their battle.