Beowulf Argumentative Essay

Beowulf is the longest written epic poem in Old English. The creator of this classic tale is unknown. It is a story passed down from generation to generation and finally, a copy was made in an unknown location in Anglo-Saxon England. It is believed to be approximately 1000 years old. Grendel was written in 1971by John Gardner. Gardner wrote this epic in a different point of view from the original Beowulf. Grendel is told from the point of view of the character, Grendel. It is interesting how the reader feels about the characters being told from different points of view.
In Beowulf, Beowulf is a great, honorable warrior who battles with a monster named Grendel. The characters in Beowulf demonstrate bravery, honor, courage, and loyalty. In this poem, Beowulf is the protagonist and Grendel is the antagonist. Grendel is portrayed as a coward, monster, and insensitive character. Grendel is loyal to no one but himself. Beowulf was a super-human that showed loyalty to his king. Undaunted, sitting astride
Grendel is told from the point of view of the character, Grendel. In Grendel, the reader feels sympathy towards Grendel because he lives in isolation. He wants to be part of something. He does not understand what the world is like. “I was Grendel, Ruiner of Meadhalls, Wrecker of Kings! But also, as never before, I was alone. “(Grendel, p. 80). Grendel makes this statement when he realizes that his condition has not improved and he wants to be part of this world that he does not fit in. Another quote that shows how he feels isolated, “"Why can't I have someone to talk to?" I said. The stars said nothing, but I pretended to ignore the rudeness. "The Shaper has people to talk to," I said. I wrung my fingers. "Hrothgar has people to talk to" (Grendel, p. 53). In Grendel, Beowulf is portrayed as a lunatic that has no feelings. He is a strong, cold being who just walks around without any