Image of Grendel and the Dragon in Beowulf

The topic of the essay is to compare and contrast the epithets used about Grendel and the Dragon in Beowulf. Also to show how the dragon is a-super-monster, far more dangerous than Grendel. There will be discussed the epithets used about Grendel and the Dragon, their similarities in disclosing the attributes of two Beowulf’s enemies. Hereafter there will be analyzed the differences between the epithets referring to Grendel and the Dragon. Moreover there will be proved that the Dragon is more dangerous and harder surmountable than Grendel.
To begin, the first similarity between two monsters, Grendel and the Dragon, is their assimilation with evil. Grendel is called: “A hellish enemy”, “the creature of evil” (Beowulf 33), “the evil-doer”, “God’s enemy”, “hell-slave” (Beowulf 43). In turn, the Dragon is termed as: “The evil spirit” (Beowulf 66) and “the evil-doer” (Beowulf 69). This indicates their ferocity, shows that two enemies of Beowulf are the soul of villainies.
This comparison also refers to the foe’s appearances only at night: “The walker in darkness (Beowulf 42)”, “the old night-flier” (Beowulf 72). These epithets present Grendel’s and Dragon’s assimilation with wrong, which mainly shows its powers at night. It strengthens their mystery, distinguish them from human.
Another similarity between two creatures is their unearthly appearance. The narrator calls Grendel: “The dreadful monster”, “the giant” (Beowulf 42). The Dragon is called: “The terrible worm” (Beowulf 64), “the fiery dragon” (Beowulf 66), “the monster” (Beowulf 69).
These magical semblances intensifies the image of two Beowulf’s enemies, draws clear dividing line between the monster and the human being, shows how dangerous and stubborn they are.
Both creatures are not only hostile to Beowulf, but also to all people. The first following epithet refers to Grendel, whereas the second one to the Dragon: “Enemy of mankind” (Beowulf 34), “the folk-harmer” (Beowulf 71). It is...

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