ttles are useless. In the battle with Grendels mother, he is fortunate to have access to a supernatural sword. In the battle with the dragon, he has the help of a friend and ends up killing the dragon with his knife.Also interesting to note is the addition of treasure to each battle. In fighting Grendel, Beowulf expects nothing but the fame due a hero. In the battle with Grendels mother, there is much said about the treasure he can receive. While he does not appear to be influenced by this treasure, he does take much of it back to his King. In fighting the dragon, there is the obvious prize of winning the treasure. While Beowulf says he wants the treasure for his people, it ends up mainly being buried with him. The three battles of Beowulf seem to have a definite message. If you can rely on the natural gifts you have received from God and know you have Gods backing, you will win any fight. But if you have to resort to trusting in the physical gifts of our world, the battle may be much more costly. The message seems quite clear. If you really read this story and see the significance of the three battles, it may help you to make the right decisions in your life. Do you choose Gods natural path, or do you choose one brought on by humans need for revenge and dominance?...
