The epic poem Beowulf was written by an unknown Anglo-Saxon author in the 8th century. The theme of the epic poem, Beowulf, was the conflict between good and evil. This is conflict is demonstrated in three ways, through the expression of the fear of the dark, the nature and purpose of heroism, and the statement of the Anglo-Saxon outlook and imagination. <Tab/>A fear of the dark, or things that are …showed first 75 words of 416 total…

…showed last 75 words of 416 total…covered in scales. He lived in the marshes and his home was a hell. The Anglo-Saxon's must have envisioned Grendel as someone who they could really hate and be afraid of. <Tab/>The theme of the poem Beowulf is the conflict between good and evil. The Anglo-Saxon author used several different ways of showing this. The characters are all well thought out and the poem tells us a lot about life.