... take part in the celebrations and social gatherings of Hrothgar's kingdom and that the main goal of the Danes is to eliminate the monsters, which makes up the entire storyline. The fact that Grendel and his mother do not cope with the societal expectations and they form a threat to the kingdom causes them being excluded from the enitre activity in the empire which makes ... have small functions. For example, women have the role of hostesses, an excerpt of the text demonstrates this when Wealhtheow says "Beloved Beowulf, enjoy this collar with good fortune, and make good use of this garme...

• Word Count: 992
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate