Grendel Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does Grendel plan to do when he is full grown?

Destroy Hrothgar

What do hunters from different bands do when they come together in the forest?

Hunt/Cut down trees

What do the men build on the crown of a hill?

A large shaggy house

What does Grendel do when the men get together and drink and eat?

Huddle and listens to their voices Signup and view all the answers

According to Grendel, the men in their talk were more vicious than what animal?

A wolf Signup and view all the answers

What happens when trivial arguments break out with the men?

They would kill one another and others would stay away from the killer Signup and view all the answers

What does Grendel do when he meets men who have been banished to live alone in the forest?

Tries to befriend them or ignores them, but ends up eating them Signup and view all the answers

What does Grendel discover when he finds a hall in ruins?

Cows in pens burbling blood through their nostrils with javelin holes through their necks; watchdogs lay like dark wet stones with their heads cut off and teeth bared Signup and view all the answers

Who tells the men about the glorious deeds of dead kings?

The shaper Signup and view all the answers

What does Grendel see when the birds fall silent?

They would start fighting Signup and view all the answers

How does Grendel feel about what he witnesses the men do?

Confused and frightened Signup and view all the answers

How does Grendel feel when he realizes that he must in some way be related to the men he sees?

He is sickened because they are wasteful Signup and view all the answers

What do the surviving men do sometimes when a meadhall burns?

Go to another meadhall and beg to be taken Signup and view all the answers

Which king begins to 'outstrip the rest'?

Hrothgar Signup and view all the answers

To what do the men pray?

Wagons piled high with gold and leather weapons Signup and view all the answers

What do the men build which allows them to take over more tribes?

Curious carved out creatures Signup and view all the answers

What causes the forest to 'rumble'?

Hrothgar's horsemen Signup and view all the answers

What description does Grendel use to describe the forest after the men hacked down trees?

An old dog dying of mange Signup and view all the answers

With all of the destruction in the forest, with what is Grendel filled?

A wordless obscurely murderous intent Signup and view all the answers

What does the blind harper do when he enters Hrothgar's hall?

Sang a song Signup and view all the answers

According to the blind harper, who had rebuilt the old Danish kingdom from ashes?

Scyld Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only man in the kingdom who is downcast when the blind man sings his songs?

The shaper Signup and view all the answers

What 'truth' does Grendel know about the men?

They changed the world and tore up the past by its roots Signup and view all the answers

How does Grendel feel when he flees Hrothgar's hall and why?

Sorrow and tenderness 'they stripped away everything.' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Grendel's Intentions

Grendel has settled his soul to destroy Hrothgar, indicating a deep-seated desire for vengeance.

Hunters in the Forest

Hunters from various bands gather to hunt in the forest and cut down trees, showcasing their collaboration and resource utilization.

Construction of Homes

The men build a large shaggy house on a hill, which serves as a community center for gatherings and ceremonies.

Grendel's Observations

Grendel huddles and listens to the men as they drink and feast, highlighting his curiosity and isolation.

Vicious Comparisons

Grendel perceives the men's conversations as more vicious than those of wolves, reflecting on their nature and behavior.

Consequences of Conflict

Trivial arguments among men lead to violence, with individuals killing one another and others distancing themselves from the killer, indicating a cycle of violence.

Interaction with Outcasts

When Grendel encounters banished men in the forest, he attempts to either befriend them or ignores them, ultimately resorting to eating them, illustrating his complex relationship with others.

Discoveries in Ruins

Grendel finds a hall in ruins, with gruesome imagery of cows with blood and javelin wounds, symbolizing the brutality of men.

The Shaper's Influence

The shaper narrates the glorious deeds of dead kings, influencing the men’s perception of their history and valor.

Silence and Conflict

When birds fall silent, it signifies the onset of human conflict, emphasizing nature's response to human actions.

Grendel's Emotions

Witnessing the men's behavior leaves Grendel feeling confused and frightened about their capacity for violence.

Realization of Kinship

Grendel is sickened by the realization of his relation to the wasteful men, which troubles his identity.

Aftermath of Destruction

Surviving men resort to begging at other meadhalls after their own are burned, showcasing human vulnerability and desperation.

Rise of Hrothgar

Hrothgar stands out as a king who begins to surpass others in power and influence, marking a significant shift in leadership.

Men's Desires

The men pray for material wealth, desiring wagons filled with gold and leather weapons, indicating their values and motivations.

Tribal Expansion

Men construct curious carved creatures that enable them to dominate neighboring tribes, illustrating their quest for power.

Impact of Hrothgar's Authority

The presence of Hrothgar's horsemen causes the forest to "rumble," symbolizing the pervasive influence of monarchy.

Forest's Transformation

Grendel describes the deforested land as “an old dog dying of mange,” reflecting his dismay at the destruction caused by men.

Grendel's Intent

Amidst the destruction, Grendel is filled with a "wordless obscurely murderous intent," hinting at his internal struggle and frustration.

The Blind Harper's Entrance

A blind harper enters Hrothgar’s hall and sings, enriching the atmosphere and cultural narrative.

Legacy of Scyld

The blind harper attributes the rebuilding of the Danish kingdom from chaos to Scyld, stressing themes of restoration and legacy.

The Shaper's Dismay

The shaper is the only man in the kingdom who feels downcast upon hearing the blind harper's songs, indicating a clash between artistic ideals and reality.

Grendel's Understanding

Grendel acknowledges that men have changed the world drastically, uprooting the past and rewriting history to fit their narrative.

Emotional Departure

As Grendel flees Hrothgar’s hall, he feels sorrow and tenderness, reflecting on how the men have stripped away everything meaningful in his life.

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Test your knowledge of Grendel Chapter 3 with these flashcards. This quiz covers key events and actions taken by Grendel and the men in the narrative. Prepare to delve deeper into the themes and motivations of the characters.