Resumo de Motivation In Beowulf

The story of Beowulf displays multiple motivations for the multiple
characters. For example, adventure is Beowulf?s first motivation, but
his drive later changes as situations change. Grendel kills for the
sport, survival, and revenge for being outcast as a monster. Grendel?s
mother is outraged after the death of her only son, as any mother would
be.
Beowulf is summoned in the beginning of the story to kill Grendel
who has been terrorizing king Hrothgar?s village. Beowulf, eager for
adventure, quickly accepts the task and brings his men to kill the
great monster. ?Death is my errand and the fate they had earned. Now
Grendel and I are called together, and I?ve come?(Beowulf 253-255).
Beowulf?s motivation quickly turns to survival after he is siezed
by Grendel?s mother. Beowulf knew true fear when his weapon failed him
against the monster?s enchanted skin. He arrowly escaped death by
finding an ancient sword that would penetrate the monster?s skin. At
the end of the story, Beowulf?s motivation changes to that of pride.
When a dragon begins attacking his villages, Beowulf feels that he must
kill the dragon just as he did the other two monsters so many years
ago. His followers warn him that he will be defeated, but he goes on
anyway claiming that he must protect his kingdom. He is fatally wounded
in the battle, but with the help of one of his men he is able defeat
the dragon before he dies. This act led to a noble end for this brave
character after dying for his people
?Grendel went up to Herot, wondering what the warriors would do
in that hall when the drinking was done?(Beowulf 30-33). This indicates
that Grendel longs to be accepted by society. He knows, however, that
they would never accept a monster among men. This enrages Grendel and
he storms in to slaughter thirty men. He carried the bodies home and
fed on them. This act led to a string of murders that lasted for twelve
years. He enjoyed the sport of killing the men until Beowulf came and
put an end to Grendels reign of terror. Grendel?s mother?s motivation to kill Beowulf is not so evil.
She is enraged by the death of her only son, just as any mother would
be. Grendel?s mother is evil by nature, however her motivations are
just for going after Beowulf. All of the characters have different motivations, but they all
lead to the same outcome, death. All of the motivations are
understandable, whether they lead to good or evil doing.

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