ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In his first great battle, he fought Grendel. The Danish king, Hrothgar built the great hall, Heorot. He was plagued for twelve years by the monster Grendel, whom was irritated by the noise of the king and his kingdom.

Detailed explanation-2: -Grendel is a character in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf (700–1000). He is one of the poem’s three antagonists (along with his mother and the dragon), all aligned in opposition against the protagonist Beowulf. Grendel is feared by all in Heorot but Beowulf.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first battle was between Beowulf and Grendel, but Beowulf never used weapons and armor. Also, he did not fight for treasure and did not receive help from his companions. It shows that he only trusted in God’s help and believed in the strength that God gave him.

Detailed explanation-4: -First battle: Grendel Grendel, a troll-like monster said to be descended from the biblical Cain, is pained by the sounds of joy. Grendel attacks the hall and kills and devours many of Hrothgar’s warriors while they sleep. Hrothgar and his people, helpless against Grendel, abandon Heorot.

Detailed explanation-5: -Grendel ripped him apart and drank his blood. What does Grendel do to the first warrior? The second warrior is Beowulf. Grendel realizes that Beowulf wasn’t actually asleep, and Beowulf seized Grendel.