3. Since Grendel is a descendant of Cain (the so-called first murderer), lives in an area

prone to this gene pool (Scandinavia), and most likely carries the warrior gene

(hypothetically speaking), should he be punished less severely for his murderous

crimes? Pretend you are a lawyer and defend Grendel's case by using evidence from

Beowulf that shows he was provoked and evidence from the informational text to prove

his actions were genetic. OR, pretend you are Hrothgar's lawyer whose job is to debunk

the circumstantial evidence and prove that Grendel deserves the most severe

punishment available; use evidence from Beowulf and the informational text to prepa-

your case