What ultimately causes Grendel’s death?
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Correct answer: Blood loss after his arm is torn from its socket
Beowulf tears off Grendel's arm during their wrestling match, mortally wounding him. Grendel flees to his lair and dies from blood loss, confirming Beowulf's victory without a conventional weapon.
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