Grendel is very confused when it comes to women. He is enchanted, at first, with Wealtheow, disgusted in his mother, full of admiration for the woman whom the Shaper sings for - amidst the chaos and murder, the women create a balance. Though Grendel critisizes the women and claims he could eat them (not his mother), he avoids it for they would not make a difference. However, after he decides not to kill Wealtheow, Grendel is confused by what not killing her meant.
Thus, women in the story create balance. They are peace, peace that Grendel would not kill.
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