changes made in the translation of the epic can be seen as Grendel is terrorizing Herot, because although he pillages the halls of Herot, “He never dared touch King Hrothgar’s throne, protected by God, God whose love Grendel could never know” (Beowulf ll. 83-86). Grendel, as fearsome as he appears to be, is no match for an object under the direct protection of God. Grendel’s actions are extremely similar to the bible because Lucifer, the perfect Angel, is cast out of Heaven after sinning persistently…
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