The Driving Force In The Epic Of Beowulf

The driving force in the poem is the constant nature of Grendel attacking others. Grendel attacks every night in the mead hall and kills them if possible. King Hrothgar is the leader responsible for taking care of his kingdom and with defending Grendel, but he is not able to take care of his kingdom as is necessary. Beowulf offers to travel and fight Grendel for Hrothgar, which Hrothgar accepts because it is necessary for his kingdom. Beowulf waits to attack Grendel in the mead hall and eventually he comes to attack. He chooses to fight Grendel in hand to hand combat only. As they battled, Beowulf finally tears off Grendel’s arm which causes him to run from the mead hall and is considered defeated.
Beowulf is unique in the context that it is unknown whom wrote the epic poem. As many modern cases of literature are studied, it is seemingly always
Religious groups could have used Beowulf for example to make sure readers understand that religion has always been a part of our lives and that it is important for others to continue. Beowulf is a form of history in its own right. As a piece of literature that has passed through countless generations, the history remains true and continues to influence others as it is studied. There are other effects to this however. When a story is continued through history orally, it is interpreted by the individuals that tell it and pass it onto others who are able to tell the story how they believe is accurate. Beowulf enhanced my knowledge of what life could possibly be like during this period. The details set apart this from others and help depict what life might be like if you lived during this age. As we move forward in time, we must live with reminders of the past and what it was like so we can be innovate both based on need and where we would like to head into a