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What most likely explains why the main character in Grendel often strains to listen in on humans?
The main character in Grendel, a novel by John Gardner, strains to listen in on humans because he is lonely and seeking connection with others. He is fascinated by human language and behavior, and listening in allows him to feel closer to them despite his isolation as a monster. Additionally, through eavesdropping, he gains insights into human nature and wrestles with his own existential questions.
In Gardner and Grendel how does Grendel classify humans?
Savage and war-hungry
In Gardner's how does Grendel's classify humans?
Barbaric and crazy ~ Apex
Does grendel focus on the nature evil?
The novel Grendel actually makes Humans seem like the bad guys. Going from Beowulf, where Grendel was hated beyond comprehension and for what seemed like good reason has been explained and even turned upside down by John Gardner and to that I say bravo!
In gardners grendel how does grendel classify humans?
unrestrained and arrogant. Apex
What is grendel's law?
"For every action of the human heart there is an equal and opposite reaction." EX. Evil in one person is countered by the equal amount of good in another. ^that above is his theorum, not law^
Summary of The Wrath of Grendel?
"The Wrath of Grendel" is a retelling of the Old English epic poem Beowulf from the perspective of the monster Grendel. It explores Grendel's feelings of isolation and his deep-seated anger towards the humans who have wronged him. The story delves into themes of revenge, identity, and the nature of good and evil.
What is the most likely reason for Grendel returning Unferth to the king's mead hall after he visits Grendel's cave?
Grendel most likely returns Unferth to the king's mead hall as a way to taunt and intimidate the humans, demonstrating his power and control over them. It serves as a warning to the king and his people to not provoke Grendel further.
In Beowulf what do the Danes do that irritates Grendel?
In Beowulf, the Danes irritate Grendel by celebrating loudly in the mead hall Heorot every night. Grendel, who is a creature of darkness, cannot stand the noise and the joyous festivities of the humans, causing him to attack the hall and kill its inhabitants.
Why did grendel's mother take his claw?
Grendel's mother took his claw as a symbol of her vengeance and to use it as a weapon against Beowulf and the humans who killed her son. It was a way for her to continue the cycle of violence and seek retribution.
What motivates Grendel to kill the men Herot in the story Beowulf?
Grendel is motivated to kill the men in Herot because he is envious of their joy and camaraderie. He is an outcast and feels a sense of alienation and resentment towards the humans. Killing them is a way for Grendel to seek revenge and assert his power.
In the novel Grendel Grendel and his mother live apart from humans. Which statement best summarizes Grendel's thoughts when he first sees men?
Answer this question… Grendel realizes that he understands human language but humans do not accept or comprehend him. They fear one another as aliens.
