Question

Read the passage about Grendel from Beowulf.

For no cause whatever would the earlmen’s defender
Leave in life-joys the loathsome newcomer,
He deemed his existence utterly useless
To men under heaven.

How does Beowulf compare or contrast himself to Grendel?

He sees himself as the hero and Grendel as the villain.
He sees Grendel as the hero and himself as the villain.
He believes they both are heroes for the benefit of the people.
He believes they both are villains who are endangering the people.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

he sees Grendel as the villain and himself as the hero

Answer 2

(2)

Beowulf calls Grendel the earlmen's defender(hero)

Beowulf calls himself a loathsome newcomer and a man under heaven(villain)