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As Time Passes, you’ll Learn about the things I think about. Whether that be Beówulf along with Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse Culture. The Past, Present and Future of Warfare. The Works of Robert Greene (War, Mastery, Seduction, Human Nature, & The 48 Laws). Philosophy, notably Stoicism, Critical Thinking & Logic. Criminal Psychology, Body Language, Deduction & Observation. And lastly, every once in a while, I’ll post a short story of some insight into William Scott, PI.

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Grendel: Monster or Misunderstood Outcast?

The text argues that Grendel is unequivocally a monster, not a misunderstood outcast, due to his violent actions in Beowulf. It then shifts to Beowulf, suggesting he embodies the Heroic Age ideals more than specifically Anglo-Saxon ones, comparing him to an 80s action hero. The piece concludes by reiterating Grendel's monstrous nature and labeling Beowulf as an action hero.

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