Where is Grendel Where does he go What makes him go Will he return What will he be when he returns What are his origins and destinations have to do with his character?

In the epic poem Beowulf, Grendel is a monstrous creature who dwells in the marshes near the kingdom of Hrothgar. He terrorizes the people of Hrothgar's mead hall, Heorot, causing chaos and destruction. Grendel's motivation seems to stem from his isolation and hatred of the sounds of joy coming from the hall. Though he meets his demise at the hands of Beowulf, Grendel's origins as a descendant of Cain and his aimless wandering illustrate his outcast nature and his inability to find peace or redemption.