In Beowulf, the conflict of good and evil is the poem's most important theme. The story describes Beowulf's adventures coming from Sweden to save the people of Denmark. In these adventures, he is fighting against some kind of evil, whether it is Grendal, Grendal's Mother, or the dragon. The hero's quest is to save the community threatened by the powers of evil. Beowulf represents the potential to do good while Grendal, Grendal's mother, and the dragon are consumed with the desire to act against people and to destroy them.

In some ways, Beowulf reminds the reader of the heroes in today's world. He has superior physical strength, he is ethical, and he risks his life to save others whose lives are in danger. He also has the characteristics of the Anglo-Saxons. He loved law and liberty, great sense of fair play, loved adventure, athletic and brave, devoted to...