Graduation
...fore displaced from God. This is what causes Grendel to destroy. It is no wonder Grendel was considered so monstrous, he has nowhere that is a refuge to him, because he has been removed from his home, or in Grendel’s case, the love of the Lord. Grendal took refuge in the bottom of dark foul lake. This gloomy swamp which is his "joyless home" He is a deadly enemy to Hrothgar and Herot. Grendel willingly kills men in their sleep with no sorrow or remorse. The reason behind Grendel’s slaughter is because he has been kicked out of the light and is jealous of their celebration under God's love. Grendel is selfish and feels that if he can't be in the light that no one else should be able to either. It looks as though Grendel did not accept his banishment without a fight. Grendel seems to take his only pleasure from assaulting Herot and destroying the warriors inside. All those that live under Hrothgar's rule hate him. That’s why Gren...