Monsters are often utilized within literature as a catalyst to address complex issues within societies and cultures, and like in this case, they are turned into physically monstrous beings. The question that remains is, do Grendel’s and Grendel’s Dam with knowledge of the aforementioned serve as a catalyst of monstrous symbolism for those rebelling against colonization? I believe so, and in turn displays how easy it is for us to make monsters out of victims. Utilizing historical documents that place emphasis on Christianity’s expansion within the story, during the time it was written, and thinking about how Beowulf invades Grendel’s home and private space, assists us in better understanding that the colonization was not just political, but social, cultural, and religious. With this knowledge in mind, we can read Beowulf from the perspective of these creatures, and it alters our perspective. It also renders the actions taken by our acclaimed ‘hero’ Beowulf and King Hrothgar as villainous. This in turn changes our perception of Grendel’s and Grendel’s Dam’s perceived villainous actions, and shows us they are resisting colonization.