Water is always a good thing for someone to throw into a spooky tale they are writing. Water encompasses a kind of mystery that no other thing on earth can. This is why a lake is the best place for Grendels mother to build her home. The commonality of water is what brings about the horror. Water, especially the ocean, will always be incredibly mysterious to man because they will never be able to see all of it, nor will they be able to conquer it. Yet, it is all right at their finger tips, always taunting them with its mystery. It is so dangerous and quick to kill, but people need it in order to stay alive. Of course Grendels mother would be at the bottom of a huge churning lake; she would be the one who is able to conquer the water because she has been separated from any kind of humanity she ever had. The element of water makes her much more terrifying, and it is very impressive that Beowulf was able to conquer the one who conquered the water.
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