be killed in the battle, which is further emphasized in the “looming headlands”. Looming creates an ominous and threatening mood. This sudden change in mood allows the readers to contemplate a different ending to the fight with Grendel. Beowulf could very easily lose in his confrontation with Grendel and become another corpse in the demon's lair. This juxtaposition creates suspense as the reader does not know how the fight will end.
be killed in the battle, which is further emphasized in the “looming headlands”. Looming creates an ominous and threatening mood. This sudden change in mood allows the readers to contemplate a different ending to the fight with Grendel. Beowulf could very easily lose in his confrontation with Grendel and become another corpse in the demon's lair. This juxtaposition creates suspense as the reader does not know how the fight will end.