... Beowulf are: a vision of evil in the world, a belief in the power of fate, and a resignation to the certainty of death. The story of Beowulf vividly portrays the forces of evil in the world. The theme of evil in the world is especially evident in the description of Grendel, the monster. Grendel is said to be a ... night's slaughter" (lines 39-40). Grendel terrorizes the people of the land, ripping men apart with his brute strength. He is a cold, merciless beast who is completely devoid of compassion for others. Grendel's evil nature is explained by the absence of God in his life: " He [...

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