Explain how each creature Beowulf battles represents an extreme and dangerous form of warrior values and behavior

Beowulf in the epic battles with three monsters:

1) Grendel

2) Grendel's Mother

3) Dragon

Each creature represents a different kind of warrior value and behavior. For example when Beowulf fought Grendel he depended only on his physical strength while when fighting his mother he also takes up the sword. In the final battle with the dragon he is fully armored in the combat.

Fight with Grendel was revenge and that is a value we can assume Anglo-Saxon culture cherished. While in the battle with Grendel's mother it reflects the eagerness of glory. Dragon fight is the final chapter which may represent the loyalty to his kingdom as at that time Beowulf had become the king.