Theme Of Grendel's Loyalty In Beowulf '

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A prominent theme throughout the epic of Beowulf is loyalty. An example is presented on page 35, “Grendel’s monstrous mother, in grief for her son, next attacks Herot”. After Grendel is defeated, his mother attacks Heorot in loyalty for her son. Although they are demons, Grendel's mother demonstrates loyalty for her son and promises revenge.