Do you know your classic literary villains?

Every story needs a protagonist – and an antagonist. How well do you remember some of the nastiest/scariest/most famous villains in literary history?

1. When Beowulf defeats Grendel, who steps up to the plate next?

"Beowulf," by anonymous 

Grendel's mother

King Hrothgar

Beowulf's zombified mother

The Wicked Witch

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