of literary devices to convey the story and themes of the poem. Beowulf, an epic poem, symbolizes and describes the noble Anglo-Saxon culture and its beliefs. It lays the foundation for all subsequent poetry in the region of Great Britain. Beowulf possesses many heroic traits, including strength and excellent leadership skills, and emerges as the quintessential Anglo-Saxon warrior who risks his life for the well-being of others. The poem's literary devices are extensive, earning it the nickname "mother poem". The anonymous author, a Christian monk, references the Bible and expresses deep religious faith throughout the poem. more emotionally impactful. Throughout the poem the tone shifts beautifully. In the first part of the poem the tone might best be labeled punchy. It begins with targeted information that informs the reader about people, places, and events that happen and sets the stage for the story. The poem changes to a broad, dramatic tone when Beowulf fights Grendel. This portion of the epic is gripping and includes dramatic action. This tone continues until the end and is used when Beowulf begins to fight the fire-breathing dragon. However, when Beowulf begins to waste time and the face of death appears in his vision, the tone gradually changes to a dark one. This sad feeling is conveyed to the reader and causes the poem to have a greater emotional impact. The poem uses imagery to describe objects and scenes that represent various ideas and symbols. At the beginning, the monster Grendel is depicted through graphic imagery in lines 34-38: “The / thoughts of the monster were as quick as his greed or his claws: / He slipped through the door and there into the silence.” This illustration allows the reader to imagine an elusive monster, worthy of Anglo-Saxon culture. The lake that Grendel calls home is described as warm, bubbly water that represents hell. This evil body of water symbolizes the devil and serves as the abode of evil. The tower that Beowulf wants to build for his tomb is described as a huge light that warns ships in the misty sea to watch and remember Edgetho's son. Beowulf's death and monument remind the reader of the death of Jesus Christ and the symbol of the cross, giving Beowulf a saving representation with a Christian reference. All of these references create imagery and enhance viewing for readers.