Beowulf in the epic
battles with three monsters:
1) Grendel
2) Grendel's Mother
3) Dragon
Each creature represents a different kind of warrior value
and behavior. For example when Beowulf fought Grendel he depended only on his
physical strength while when fighting his mother he also takes up the sword. In
the final battle with the dragon he is fully armored in the combat.
Fight with Grendel was revenge and that is a value we can assume Anglo-Saxon
culture cherished. While in the battle with Grendel's mother it reflects the
eagerness of glory. Dragon fight is the final chapter which may represent the loyalty
to his kingdom as at that time Beowulf had become the king.
