Christian and pagan ideals, effectively introducing magical elements into the narrative. The story relies heavily on veiling themes in the use of its characters and their interaction with the supernatural. The core of these interactions lies with Beowulf’s main villain, Grendel. The use of Grendel and the presence of magic in Beowulf comment on the intricacies of human belief and how the divine give meaning to worldly action as well as symbolize the monstrous temperament of human nature. Grendel
(Dilbeck). Heroes put their best selves forward in service to humanity. A hero is as an individual or a network of people that take action on behalf of others in need, or in defense of integrity or a moral cause (Dilbeck). To be a hero you have to have loyalty, honor, courage, selflessness, humility, and patience. Beowulf is similar to Captain America and Victoria Soto, because he shows courage, honor, and selflessness throughout the many struggles he encounters. Beowulf shows courage when he goes
dragons perspective paints Grendel in a sympathetic light. He doesn't terrorize the town because he is inherently a bad creature, but because it is his meaning in life. To the dragon, Grendel is to humanity “as inseparable as