When Grendel fights Beowulf, the reader learns that the monster's "time had come," and he will soon die. What does this idea say about the Danish belief in fate? Write a short essay in which you show how the belief in destiny influences the thoughts and actions of the characters. Provide several other examples from Beowulf to support your position.

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Josiah Hays

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28 November, 08:31

When Grendel fights Beowulf, the reader learns that the monster's "time had come," and he will soon die. What does this idea say about the Danish belief in fate? Write a short essay in which you show how the belief in destiny influences the thoughts and actions of the characters. Provide several other examples from Beowulf to support your position.

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Colt Prince · Answer 1

This shows that they believe that Grendel's death was determined by the creators and that Beowulf was bound to defeat him. A similar example can be Beowulf's death and Wiglaf's rise which is also considered to be a matter of fate. Beowulf's hubris was bound to lead him to that.