What is the summary of Beowulf's battle with Grendel?

After explaining that he owes Hrothgar a favor because Hrothgar helped out his father, Beowulf offers to fight Grendel himself. King Hrothgar gratefully accepts his offer. The next time Grendel attacks Heorot Hall, Beowulf is waiting for him. read more

Beowulf's battle with Grendel serves as Beowulf's first great, heroic achievement in the poem. Hearing of Hroogar's plight and Grendel's laying siege on Heorot, Beowulf travels to Heorot to defeat Grendel. read more

Plot summary: monster hates sound of human happiness so it kills warriors, leaving king, women and children. As a favor, Beowulf comes to kill monster with bare hands to give it a sporting chance. Monster's mother seeks revenge so Beowulf fights her as well. He wins. Goes home as a wealthier hero. read more

In Beowulf’s bloody battle against Grendel, the first part of the story reaches its climax. The poet chooses to relate much of this struggle from Grendel’s perspective rather than from Beowulf’s, emphasizing the fear and pain that Beowulf inflicts upon the demon. read more