Chose ONE of the following topics and complete an essay which includes outside research of approximately 3 to 5 pages.  This is a formal essay, and formal essay writing techniques should be employed (MLA citations, no use of the first person, etc.)  Compare the Beowulf poet’s treatment of Grendel and the dragon. Do these monsters contribute to our understanding of the ethical or social values of Anglo-Saxon society? What purpose do the monsters serve in the poem? Do Grendel and the dragon represent different kinds of evil?