By: Peter Beowulf Writing Assignment Through the use of the conflict between good and evil throughout Beowulf, it was shown that two opposites could not peacefully coexist. Beowulf, with fourteen of his finest men, crossed the sea to help Hrothgar. Upon hearing of the Danes’ horror, the hero decided to come to their aid. Beowulf appealed to Hrothgar for the right to battle Grendel. Hrothgar, being hopeful, allowed Beowulf to engage the monster. Beowulf single-handedly defeated Grendel. The monster was no match for the awesome power of the hero. The good overcame the evil, and Danes were grateful. After the def