Characterization in Grendel Flashcards
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Which comparison of Beowulf and Grendel is most accurate?

  • Grendel seems like a heartless monster, but in the novel he is emotionally complex (correct)
  • Beowulf is a villain in Grendel
  • Grendel is emotionless in both
  • Beowulf does not exist in Grendel

    • Which statement best compares the two excerpts?

  • Both excerpts focus on Beowulf's valor
  • Grendel is described as an unfeeling creature in Beowulf, but he is a sensitive and emotional character in Grendel (correct)
  • The excerpts are identical in their descriptions
  • Both excerpts present Grendel as solely monstrous

    • ____ is the way an author presents a character.

    characterization

    What point of view does John Gardner use in Grendel?

    <p>1st person point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do both Beowulf and Grendel tell the story of?

    <p>Grendel's encounters with humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This version of Grendel is more ________ than the version in John Gardner's novel.

    <p>vicious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Grendel's perspective?

    <p>He feels disgusted by the wasteful nature of war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Grendel characterized in the excerpt?

    <p>as upset and confused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Grendel characterized in this excerpt?

    <p>practical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes Grendel's perspective on men's religious behavior?

    <p>He thinks that the men's religious behavior is strange and interesting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characterization of Grendel

    • Grendel appears heartless in "Beowulf," but is portrayed as emotionally complex in "Grendel."
    • Descriptions of Grendel shift between a cold monster in "Beowulf" and a sensitive character in Gardner's narrative.
    • The author uses the term "characterization" to refer to how characters are presented.

    Narrative Perspective

    • John Gardner employs a 1st person point of view in "Grendel" to reveal Grendel's perspective on familiar events from "Beowulf."
    • Both "Beowulf" and "Grendel" recount Grendel's encounters with humans, showcasing differing views on conflict.

    Grendel's Nature

    • The Grendel in Gardner's version is characterized as more vicious compared to his portrayal in "Beowulf."
    • Grendel expresses disgust over the senseless destruction caused by war, feeling sickened by the waste.

    Emotional State

    • Grendel is characterized as upset and confused in his reflections, depicted as a "ridiculous hairy creature" lost in turmoil.
    • He is seen as a practical being, recognizing the treachery of humans, evidenced by his interactions with exiled individuals.

    Perspective on Humanity

    • Grendel finds humans' ritualistic behaviors peculiar, reflecting on the meetings and prayers held by Hrothgar and his council with curiosity.

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    This quiz focuses on the important comparisons between Beowulf and Grendel, highlighting their differences in emotional complexity and characterization. Through flashcards, you will explore the nuances presented in both texts and how they shape our understanding of these iconic characters.

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