Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by the monster Grendel, his actions speak loudly to his true heroic nature. This story is based on the older times when Old English was used most of the time. Much of Beowulf is devoted to articulating and illustrating the Germanic heroic code, which values strength, courage, and loyalty in warriors; hospitality, generosity, and political skill in kings; ceremoniousness in women; and good reputation in all people.

From watching both clips of the links I see two different points of views from each clip. Beowulf’s point of view is seen mostly as a hero in the story and is known for his titles and rank in the kingdom. He is a very high heroic figure in the story. On the other hand Grendel is seen as a vicious hideous monster in Beowulf’s world and once they see him they begin to attack him while being in fear of him in battle. None of them could kill him though. Grendel’s point of view in my opinion was seen as a sweet creature but was feared by other animals and humans, and he seemed lonely. He sometimes would kill the kingdom’s soldiers to feed his mother who loves him very much.

. In the story there’s a lot of a metonymy and metonymy is somewhat the same thing as a metaphor but metonymy is “the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing.” For example when someone mentions the crown they are talking about the royalty which include the king. Also “That shadow of death hunted in the darkness,” The “shadow of death” is Grendel and the “darkness” is night time.