Katrina B. answered • 01/13/15
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Literature is an art form and asks the reader to interpret its meaning. To answer your question about the outcomes of Beowulf's battles, I would ask you to think about the following statement from the Beowulf poet:
"Since God did oppose him, not the throne could he touch" (in Part III, line 54).
It appears that the Beowulf poet attributes the success of battle to God's providence and protection.One could argue that God protects Beowulf from the monster "Grendel the Murderer," who is compared to Cain from the Bible.
I hope this helps! Happy studying!
