Beowulf

what is grendel's lineage?

what do the character in the poem know about grendel? how is the different from what we the audience know?

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Grendel is defended from Cain in the Old Testament. Cain killed his brother able which angered God. It was the original sin. Grendel traces Cain's wickedness in his lineage. You can check out an in depth article if you wish,

http://www.unreality.net/writings/academic/Eng221W-1.pdf

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