Grendel And Beowulf Comparison
Grendel in the novel compared to Grendel in the epic poem Beowulf is presented as the complete opposite or more evolved due to the point of view in both the novel and epic poem, descriptions of events he has encountered in the novel and his reactions to them, and how Grendel in the epic poem is described as ruthless towards mankind.
The epic poem Beowulf is told from a third person point of view while Grendel the novel is told from Grendel’s very own perspective. Both stories due to the different point of views paints two very distinct pictures for the readers of who Grendel is. In the epic poem we get a very “monster” like version of Grendel who has no capabilities or comprehension past being anything but a beast. Therefore, it is hard for …show more content…
When he was younger, he observed the humans and learned about them and their behavior since he had no encounter with such creatures before. However, we like to make a distinct disconnection between humans and Grendel when in fact I don’t believe there is such a difference between the two. Grendel kills and so do the men that fight. Grendel goes through different emotions such as loneliness and anger and so do men. Grendel is looking for his meaning and purpose and so does man.
Going back to younger Grendel there is a moment in the novel where he gets caught and is stuck and he encounters a bull and humans. When he is stuck is the time where he begins to question many things. This is a prime example of how in the novel Grendel is presented as more evolved that he is capable of questioning in order to figure out himself.
In the novel, there is a scene where Grendel humiliates Unferth by throwing apples to him and later that night Unferth follows Grendel to his cave and tells him he is dying. Unferth then proceeds to ask for his help. Grendel then takes him back to the castle. For me this scene describes entirely the relationship between Grendel and mankind. Grendel although has killed many people is capable of sympathizing. I don’t think Grendel is this monster who just causes violence. I think Grendel is just
The epic poem Beowulf is told from a third person point of view while Grendel the novel is told from Grendel’s very own perspective. Both stories due to the different point of views paints two very distinct pictures for the readers of who Grendel is. In the epic poem we get a very “monster” like version of Grendel who has no capabilities or comprehension past being anything but a beast. Therefore, it is hard for …show more content…
When he was younger, he observed the humans and learned about them and their behavior since he had no encounter with such creatures before. However, we like to make a distinct disconnection between humans and Grendel when in fact I don’t believe there is such a difference between the two. Grendel kills and so do the men that fight. Grendel goes through different emotions such as loneliness and anger and so do men. Grendel is looking for his meaning and purpose and so does man.
Going back to younger Grendel there is a moment in the novel where he gets caught and is stuck and he encounters a bull and humans. When he is stuck is the time where he begins to question many things. This is a prime example of how in the novel Grendel is presented as more evolved that he is capable of questioning in order to figure out himself.
In the novel, there is a scene where Grendel humiliates Unferth by throwing apples to him and later that night Unferth follows Grendel to his cave and tells him he is dying. Unferth then proceeds to ask for his help. Grendel then takes him back to the castle. For me this scene describes entirely the relationship between Grendel and mankind. Grendel although has killed many people is capable of sympathizing. I don’t think Grendel is this monster who just causes violence. I think Grendel is just