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2 Σεπ 2021 · Presents a guide to studying "Grendel," a tale in which the monster featured in the epic poem "Beowulf" tells his side of the story, containing a plot summary and analysis, facts about the work, character analyses, discussion of themes and symbols, and review questions. Includes bibliographical references (page 78)
What qualities characterize Beowulf as a hero? Why does Grendel’s mother take back Grendel’s arm? What is the meaning of the Anglo-Saxon term “wyrd”?
Character Traits. Intelligence: Grendel is portrayed as highly intelligent, capable of sophisticated reasoning and introspection. Isolation: He experiences deep isolation, both physically and emotionally, as he struggles to find his place in the world.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.
Howell calls Beowulf’s Grendel, “merely a symbol of darkness, chaos, and death” while he sees Gardner’s Grendel as a “fully realized” character. For Howell, Gardner “deconstructs” and “recasts”9 the poem. As he views it, Gardner transfers the three battles of Beowulf into internal conflicts
This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.
24 Αυγ 2021 · Grendel. The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the Old English epic poem Beowulf, tells his own side of the story. The novel deals with finding meaning in the world, the power of literature and myth, and the nature of good and evil.
