Beowulf's Lesson

Before we go any further, let me say, this creature,
<---------- reminds me of a evil grimlin or something. Of course when I was told to find a picture of Grendel...This...Thing looks like a Grendel, and I am quite proud of it!
So...On with the blog!

Beowulf...Actually, at first I didn't intend to even read it. However, as I read it, I learned that it wasn't so bad. Throughout it I learned of a man's courage and how far determination and love for those close to one can drive them. When I say loved ones I mean (If I'm correct),
the men who were killed to the monster. The monster being Grendel. Or maybe it was his mother. (That one I'm not quite sure on!)
What I got from it was, that he learns that he could be strong no matter what. He also learns that he can't fight on his own. (That he isn't superman in other words.) I got these from when I read about him defeating Grendel's mother. It was when he lost his sword, his determination and realization lead him to a victory. The realization being that he could still fight anyway.
I read on and ran into something else. During the fight with Grendel, there were other men there to fight with him.To help him out. Also, before he died one man stayed and helped kill, or rather, (In my eyes) killed the dragon, it just went to prove my point.
Though really, now that I think about it, maybe the last one was the true lesson all along.
I did find however, that I was often confused throughout all of it.
My hat however, goes off to him. Reason being, even though he was old and ageing, his determination was still strong. He held no fear and he could truly be called a warrior. He was brave and courageous! And let me tell you, I'd be scared out of my wits! I was amazed that he was still able to defend his kingdom. That and he died with pride. He didn't die somewhere petty, he died where a warrior in their eyes should have.