In The Number Devil, the number devil's character helps to build on the point of the story by

challenging Robert's negative view of numbers.
getting himself into a difficult situation.
asking Robert the origin of his pretzel tale.
finding a unique way to solve a problem.

Finding a unique way to solve a problem

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A challenging Robert's negative view of numbers.

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beowulf sets out on his journey for daneland. -- 1

hrothgar welcomes beowulf. -- 2

beowulf waits for grendel to attack heorot. -- 3

beowulf succeeds in defeating grendel by tearing off his arm. -- 4

beowulf fights with grendel’s mother. -- 5

beowulf sets out for his fight with the dragon. -- 6

beowulf sets out for his geatish homeland. -- 7

choose from these types:

the innocent

the orphan

the hero

the caregiver

the explorer

the rebel