asked 201k views
5 votes
Why is it important to Grendel that his death be viewed as an accident?

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer:

It supports his theory about life's uselessness.

Step-by-step explanation:

answered
User Qinyu
by
8.0k points
6 votes
Because he wants to show that Beowulf's heroism is not real heroism, rather that death was brought by accident. It would not be perceived as skill but luck, thus it would degrade Beowulf.
answered
User DelboyJay
by
7.9k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.