Grendel Study Guide consists of approx. 98 pages of summaries and analysis on Grendel by John Gardner. Browse the literature study guide below:
Grendel, based on the epic poem, Beowulf, tells the story of the battle between the hero Beowulf and the monster Grendel from Grendel's perspective. In the story, Grendel both defines himself against humankind and longs to feel some connection to humankind. As an outsider to humanity, Grendel has interesting insights into human society, but is primarily interested in defining himself as more than just a killing machine. Grendel attacks humans physically and defends those attacks psychologically. He is a thinking, talking killer who knows his fate, yet still feels drawn into conflict. (
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