The question is… Compare the Beowulf poets treatment of Grendel and the dragon. Do these monsters contribute to ur understanding of the ethical/social values of anglosaxon society? What purpose does the monster serve in the poem? Do Grendel and the dragon represent different kinds of evil?

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I engaged in many wars during my past years and used to compare myself to Beowulf’s character of being a warrior. This is certainly true as it is well played out in the novel; Beowulf. Throughout his life, the hero has been defeating monsters despite facing many challenges. Among the monsters are Grendel and the dragon who reveal much about the society and the Christian values at that time. Even though the two monsters are defeated, they still posed a danger to the new hero. Beowulf is at risk of not only losing his life but his humanity, spirituality, and virtue. Grendel is wicked and appears to be wicked but in the real sense, he is human and a kin of Cain (Goldsmith 118). At the same time, the dragon is not human but shows …

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