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Grendel1
Title: Grendel1
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 468 | Pages: 2.0 (approximately 235 words/page)
Grendel1
In the novel Grendel, John Gardner’s use of the first-person point of view completely alters Grendel from the manifestation of Beelzebub into a keen quasi-human being. This transformation is shown through Grendel’s feelings toward fellow creatures and enemies. Also, the rational side of this monster is exhibited through Grendel’s own self-exploration.
Grendel displays sympathy for all creatures no matter their rank on the food chain. “Suddenly time is a rush for the …showed first 75 words of 468 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 468 total…Grendel he is an unfeeling animal. Gardner transforms him into a feeling, almost human member of society. The main difference between an animal and human is the human’s ability to rationally think and reason. In Grendel John Gardner gives Grendel the abilities of a human, which are expressed through the use of the first-person point of view. Through the exploration of Grendel’s thoughts one is incapable of referring to him as the devil.
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