Beowulf: Victory and Vengeance
Beowulf grapples with Grendel bare-handed and tears off his arm. But Grendel's mother comes for revenge, killing the king's counselor Aeschere. Beowulf dives into her underwater lair, finds a giant sword, and slays both monsters. He returns triumphant with Grendel's head.
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What You'll Learn
Comprehension
Describes the fight with Grendel: Beowulf grappled bare-handed, tore off Grendel's arm
Cause & Consequence
Explains why Beowulf fought bare-handed: weapons were useless against Grendel
Meaning
Takes a position on whether vengeance is justified or destructive
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the arm-tearing, the mother's attack, the underwater fight)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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