Grendel Chapter 12 Overview
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Using a simile, how does the door jump away from Grendel?

like a terrified deer

Using a simile, how did the planks protect the hall?

like a hand raised in horror to a terrified mouth

Using a simile, how do the broken hinges rattle down the timbered walls?

like swords

Using a metaphor, what are the Geats who face Grendel?

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

Besides excitement, bloodlust, and joy, what is in Grendel's chest?

<p>a strange fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a simile, what does Grendel compare his strange fear to?

<p>the twisting rage of a bonfire</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Grendel's mad prank?

<p>steals cloth from the table, and ties it to his neck as a napkin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of a man does Grendel not usually eat, but he surprisingly does?

<p>hands and feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Grendel 'chew the universe down to'?

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Using a simile, how do Beowulf's hands close on Grendel?

<p>like a dragon's jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a simile, to what does Grendel compare Beowulf's fingers?

<p>like fangs with poison</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of ordinary activity does Grendel compare his encounter with Beowulf to and say is grotesque?

<p>shaking hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the pain of his encounter with Beowulf, how does Grendel suddenly change?

<p>he wakes up from his 'dream'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to his history?

<p>it falls away</p> Signup and view all the answers

What appendages does Grendel think Beowulf has?

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

Using a simile, how does Grendel say the plan to escape Beowulf moves in him?

<p>thaw-time waters rising between cliffs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes Grendel to slip and fall?

<p>he slipped on blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a simile, how does Beowulf 'spill words'?

<p>like showers of sleet</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whose words come back to Grendel?

<p>Beowulf's</p> Signup and view all the answers

What biblical allusion does Grendel make with 'the world is by bone cave'?

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What does Grendel see coming out of Beowulf's mouth?

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What does 'where the water was rigid there will be fish' mean?

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For whom does Grendel call?

<p>his mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

To what does Grendel compare his fate?

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To what is Grendel's howl compared?

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Using a simile, how does the room become suddenly white?

<p>as if struck by lightning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Grendel at this exact moment?

<p>he realizes his arm was bitten off</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is/into what is Beowulf transformed?

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What gathers around Grendel as he dies?

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

What does Grendel think he feels at his death?

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Study Notes

Grendel Chapter 12 Overview

  • The door metaphorically jumps away from Grendel, likened to a terrified deer, illustrating its fear.
  • Planks protecting the hall are compared to a hand raised in horror, emphasizing their desperation.
  • Broken hinges rattle down the walls with a sound reminiscent of swords, highlighting the chaotic atmosphere.
  • The Geats confronting Grendel are metaphorically referred to as stones, denoting their strength and solidity in battle.
  • Grendel experiences a strange fear alongside excitement, bloodlust, and joy, showing his complex emotions.
  • This fear is compared to the twisting rage of a bonfire, indicating its intensity and unpredictability.
  • Grendel engages in a mad prank by stealing cloth from a table, tying it around his neck as a napkin, showcasing his irreverent nature.
  • Uncharacteristically, Grendel consumes hands and feet of his victims, breaking his usual dietary habits.
  • Grendel's desire to “chew the universe down to” symbolizes a deep existential conflict, though the completion of this thought is missing.
  • Beowulf's hands closing on Grendel are described like a dragon's jaw, emphasizing their power and ferocity.
  • Grendel likens Beowulf's fingers to poison-tipped fangs, suggesting danger and malevolence.
  • An ordinary act, shaking hands, becomes grotesque during Grendel's encounter with Beowulf, highlighting the surreal nature of their interaction.
  • Grendel’s perception shifts in pain as he wakes from his “dream,” marking a pivotal transformation.
  • His historical context begins to fall away, indicating a shift in his identity and existence.
  • Grendel envisions Beowulf having wings, signifying his perception of Beowulf's otherworldly power.
  • The plan to escape Beowulf, as it moves within him, is likened to thaw-time waters rising between cliffs, suggesting both urgency and inevitability.
  • Grendel slips and falls due to his surroundings, specifically on blood, emphasizing the gruesome nature of his environment.
  • Beowulf's speech is described as spilling like showers of sleet, underscoring its overwhelming and biting quality.
  • Grendel recalls Beowulf's words, indicating their profound impact on him.
  • A biblical allusion is hinted at with "the world is by bone cave," though it lacks detailed context.
  • Grendel observes something emerging from Beowulf’s mouth, symbolizing a threat or impending doom, clarity on this point is needed.
  • The phrase "where the water was rigid there will be fish" suggests transformation and rebirth, though further explanation is absent.
  • Grendel calls for his mother, highlighting his vulnerability and longing for protection as he faces imminent death.
  • He compares his fate to something that reflects despair, the exact comparison needs clarity.
  • Grendel's howl is compared to an undefined sound, signifying primal anguish.
  • The room suddenly becomes white as if struck by lightning, creating a vivid visual of shock or clarity.
  • At this moment, Grendel realizes his arm was bitten off, a turning point in the struggle.
  • A transformation occurs in Beowulf, though specifics on this change are required.
  • Darkness gathers around Grendel as he dies, symbolizing his despair and the end of his existence.
  • Grendel reflects on what he thinks he feels at his death, though this thought remains undeveloped.

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Explore the intricate themes and symbols in Chapter 12 of Grendel. This chapter delves into Grendel's complex emotions, his interactions with the Geats, and the metaphorical significance of various elements. Understand how Grendel's fear and joy intertwine in his chaotic world.

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