This learning resource focuses on analyzing the concepts of Wergild and Blood-Feud within the context of Grendel's mother's actions in the epic poem Beowulf. It explores Wergild as a compensatory system in Anglo-Saxon law where a perpetrator pays a tax to the victim's family to prevent revenge killings. Conversely, the Blood-Feud describes a cycle of vengeance that may occur if Wergild is not paid, leading to prolonged familial conflicts. Students are challenged to cite textual evidence to argue the legality of Grendel's mother's response, compare motivations between Grendel's attack and his mother's retaliation, and craft a legal thesis on her revenge actions. The session encourages critical thinking and involves discussing and defending arguments in a Socratic seminar format.