Death of Grendel
Death of Grendel Nothing will last forever. Death is the inevitable end of all living creatures, but it is the importance of its death that honors the creature. In Grendel and Beowulf, the death of Grendel is portrayed in different ways. His death in Grendel, signaled the end of the story, whereas his death in Beowulf, simply marked another trophy for the hero. The two versions of Grendel’s death give us certain angles about how important the character is. ... Unsurprisingly, Grendel’s death in Grendel draws our sympathetic nature towards the character. Of course, since the novel revolves around Grendel, it is expected that we may see his death as a tragedy. ... In addition to Grendel’s human-like tendencies, his attempt to kill Beowulf is due to give Hrothgar and his people some dignity, other than his own safety.