Probably the most common referent for the allegorists is the Christian story of salvation. These critics see Beowulf as the savior of the Danes, who are being harassed by Grendel. Like Satan, jealous of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Grendel is jealous of the joy and happiness in Heorot. Because Grendel is associated with the powers of darkness and evil and because Beowulf has many of the attributes of Christ, the allegorists see him as

Christian allegorists see the Danes as fallen from Grace and in the hands of evil, which is called Grendel, a descendant of Cain. The Danes needed a savior and Beowulf comes to save them. By God’s divine intervention, Beowulf is able to save the Danes (Cliffs Notes 63).

There are three salvation stories within the poem. The first is Beowulf’s battle with Grendel, next is Beowulf descending into the mere, and last is Beowulf’s mortal battle with the dragon. In the final salvation story Beowulf gives up his life for his people; just as Christ gave up his life for humanity. The

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