t Anglo Saxon’s had a comitatus, which are thegns that follow their king because they are devoted and the king gives them gifts. In today’s society it is extremely difficult to find a person who is completely devoted to the president nor does the president give money and gold to everyone.The biggest difference that comes from the different points of view is that when you read “Beowulf” you look at Grendel as being a big, bad, mean monster. When you read “Grendel” your thoughts turn around and actually feel bad for Grendel. As for “Beowulf” the story begins with them speaking of Grendel’s power and destruction towards them. In the story it says, “Then Grendel ruled, resisted justice, one against all, until the best of halls stood deserted”(unknown, 77). This quote is showing that the story begins with the reader thinking that Grendel is a monster and is killing off the people. At this point, we as readers, have no sympathy for Grendel. As the story progresses, it gets deeper into the horrible things that Grendel was doing to the Geats. As soon as Beowulf arrives at Heorot, he made a speech to the people that address Grendel’s bad deeds. He said, I achieved many daring exploits. Word of Grendel’s deed has come to me in my own country; seafarers say that this hall Heorot, best of all buildings, stands empty and useless as soon as the evening light is hidden under the sky (unknown 84). This simply explains how bad Grendel was to the Geats. The best of all buildings would have to be empty at night in fear that Grendel would come and kill more of their people. Also, by the news traveling of Grendel went all the way to Beowulf’s country proves that there were some extremely bad things going on in Heorot. As for “Grendel” it is told from Grendel’s point of view. This changes the story around completely. It starts out with Grend...
