Why was Grendel condemned by God?

Question

Why does the author say Grendel was condemned?

Asked by anne q #230263 on 2/13/2012 10:58 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 2/13/2012 11:02 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/13/2012 10:58 AM

Grendel was condemned by God because he was a child of Cain.

Beowulf

Answered by Aslan on 2/13/2012 11:02 AM

Both the condemnation of Grendel and his mother as descendants of Cain is mentioned in the epic.