On the Nature of Good and Evil

The Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf by the Beowulf Poet displays the nature of good and evil through the characters of Beowulf and Grendel. Beowulf, the epic hero. Grendel, the wicked monster. But are these roles correct? Who is the real monster in this epic poem? How do we know what is good and what is evil? Join Professor G as he breaks down and discusses the nature of good and evil in this timeless poem. // For this episode, Professor G enjoyed a lively cup of Maxwell House's Original Roast coffee.