Culturally, Grendel’s mother has all the right to seek revenge for the death of her son. During the time, feuds were commonplace, and people were keen on seeking revenge on those who had either wronged them or appeared to wrong the people whom they loved the most. Some of the feuds that took place during the time lasted for generations. Children born in the wronged families were keen on seeking revenge for the wrongs that were done to their parents.  Women were also part of the revenge, although, in most cases, they were not the ones who implemented the retribution action.

Because Grendel’s mother did not stick to the rules of revenge, the audience can, therefore, assume that Beowulf and Hrothgar did not find it fair for her to seek retribution. In the same measure, Grendel and his mother were descendants of Cain. To that end, they did not have the same rights as other human beings.

The actions of Unferth in giving Beowulf his sword to fight the mother of the slain monster also send across a strong message. One may, therefore, interpret that he no longer holds any grudge against the hero. To that end, he happens to respect a lot the role that Beowulf has done and seemed to admire his courage and strength. Where Beowulf dives into the bubbling mere is a representation of him entering hell.

Much to the surprise of many, the dwelling place for Grendel, the monster has a lot of semblance to the hall that is above ground. The concept, therefore, aims to figuratively show that there is no difference between Heaven and Hell as one might expect. Beowulf tries to attack Grendel’s mother with the sword that Unferth had given him. He, therefore, manages to find a supernatural sword with which he manages to cut off the head of the mother to the dead monster.

The magical sword is, therefore, determined to be used for the good with the aim of destroying evil. Where the job is over, the blade of the sword melts on its own. Beowulf brings the hilt and the head of the monstrous Grendel to King Hrothgar as a tribute to the difficult times that they had gone through. The trophies that Beowulf brings to Hrothgar aim to depict the theme of death and defeat. He had managed to defeat the monsters by killing them. Hrothgar is quite elated in seeing the head and the hilt of the sword. He, therefore, determines that the monsters can no longer terrorize the people the way they used to. They are now dead and, therefore, people have the opportunity to go about their normal duties in the best way they used to. 

Hrothgar speaks of the heroic acts of Beowulf by stating the important role that he has played in ensuring that he can protect people from the attacks of the monster. He, however, goes on to over advice regarding fame and power. He states that fame and power have a potential of turning the head of a leader and cause him to become evil. He, therefore, warned Beowulf to be keener on the high level of power that he has adopted around him. By being extra careful regarding the power, he can exert some control over his actions. He also has the potential to determine the way he interacts with other people, with the view of being an in a position to serve them better.

Hrothgar is also reflecting on the fate that stands in the way of King Heremod. He, therefore, decides to pass wisdom to Beowulf to enable him to attain better living standards and interaction with other people. Through the process, there is a possibility of making him a worthy leader. Hrothgar wishes to ensure that Beowulf does not succumb to the fate that many kings normally experience after attaining so much success. Hrothgar’s speech refers to many biblical parables. They, therefore, help to showcase the Christian identity of Hrothgar. It also shows the Christian nature of the Geats and Danes. Hrothgar sees Beowulf as his son. Thus, he has a high inclination to name him as heir to the throne.