Symbolism of Good vs. Evil
Beowulf, without a doubt, accurately presents the symolism in the battle of good verses evil. Sense biblical times, stories have been written portraying a well respected, heroic figure defending his people, as well as himself against wickedness, and all that immortality entails. In most cases the good conquer the inferior. Justice is served. Whether the situation involved a horrific fight or loss of a character, the reader is pleased with the almost always predictable notion that malevolence was been defeated. Yet, how does the audience decide which is good, which is evil? The author plays a huge role in shaping the pre-conceived notions of the characters that interact in each plot. One might confer that the writer has already made up his mind who will be victorious in the end within the first page. He has. The common reader tends to agree with the author, due to indirect persuasion suggested in metaphors, foreshadowing, and literary conventions. These all assist the reader in making up his mind. Grendel may raise a few eyebrows to those that agree with this theory. He is not your average evil. Although, judging by physical appearance, you might say Grendel is above average. His reputation mirrors that of his looks. He seems
Still bloody, clutched at Beowulf with his claws" (page 46 745-755). He is angered that he is not invited, and ultimately he reacts the only way he has ever known, crime. He is also similar to Cain in the sense that he is not welcome amongst others, and his anger thrives on his jealousy of others' celebrations. Based on Anglo-Saxon beliefs he displays pure evil. Grendel, too, stopped is his tracks and could not move. He will barge through the mead hall. The purpose of this phrase is to depict just how miserable is during this time. This occurs only at night, while others are partaking in festivities, of which he is not welcome. Has he even initiated a fight? Looking deeper into Grendel, his personality may suggest he is more curious than cynical. His wickedness does not step from pure evil. Seeing that Beowulf and Grendel are on opposing sides, it is assumed that the two are totally diverse. They both believed they could defeat another.
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