Beowulf first encounters Grendel's mother in her underwater lair after she takes revenge for her son's death by attacking Heorot Hall and killing one of Hrothgar's closest advisors. Beowulf then ventures into the underwater cave to confront her and ultimately defeats her with the help of a magical sword he finds in the lair.
In the epic poem Beowulf, the order of events includes Beowulf traveling to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel, Beowulf battling Grendel and Grendel's mother, and Beowulf returning home to Geatland where he becomes king and battles a dragon in his old age.
Beowulf followed Grendel's mother's tracks to her underwater lair after she attacked Heorot. He dove into the lake and ultimately battled and killed her with the help of a magical sword he found in her lair.
Beowulf battled with Grendel's mother to avenge the death of Hrothgar's closest friend and to bring peace to Heorot by eliminating the threat she posed. He wanted to prove his bravery and strength by facing the renowned monster and protecting his people.
Beowulf agrees to fight Grendel to prove his strength and heroism, as well as to help King Hrothgar and the Danes defeat the monster that has been terrorizing them for years. It is also an opportunity for Beowulf to gain glory and fame through his heroic deeds.
Beowulf asks that only he and his men fight Grendel to prove his bravery, strength, and skill in battle. He wants to show that he is a worthy warrior who can defeat the monster single-handedly.
Hrothgar asks Beowulf to help him defeat the monster Grendel that has been terrorizing his kingdom. Beowulf responds to Hrothgar by vowing to protect his people and rid them of the monster. He laments about how Grendel has caused so much destruction and sorrow, and how he wishes to avenge the death of Hrothgar's people. There are several similarities between Hrothgar and Grendel and Grendel's mother. Both Hrothgar and Grendel are powerful warriors, and their actions are motivated by a desire for power and revenge. Both are also willing to take drastic measures to protect their people, such as Hrothgar building the great hall of Heorot, and Grendel and his mother attacking the hall. Both are also feared by the people of their kingdom, as they are seen as powerful and dangerous forces.
Probably all the drink. They probably knew that if they tried to hit the grendel it could strike a fatal blow on the wrong side.
The poet credits Beowulf's own strength, courage, and determination for his victory over Grendel's mother. Beowulf's unwavering resolve, combined with the help of a magic sword he finds in her lair, ultimately leads to his triumph.
The fight with Grendel in Beowulf takes place in Denmark. The epic poem Beowulf tells the story of the hero Beowulf traveling from Geatland (present-day Sweden) to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel.
The soldiers fought with Beowulf to help him defeat Grendel, a fearsome monster terrorizing their village. Beowulf's reputation as a great warrior and hero inspired them to join his cause. They saw it as their duty to protect their community and vanquish the threat posed by Grendel.
In 'Beowulf,' the warriors, who were witnessing Beowulf's battle with Grendel, attempted to help the warrior vanquish the monster by hacking away at Grendel with their weapons. However, the problem is that Grendel has a charm which protects him against weapons. As a result, it's through Beowulf's efforts alone, that Grendel is defeated.