Question

Which statement describes the narrative point of view in Grendel?

a. The novel uses first-person narration to show Beowulf’s perspective.
b. The novel uses third-person narration to give an objective account of events.
c. The novel uses first-person narration to show Grendel’s perspective.
d. The novel uses third-person narration to criticize Grendel’s actions.

Answer 1

c

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Answer 2

The correct answer is C. The novel uses first-person narration to show Grendel's perspective.

Step-by-step explanation:

Unlike Beowulf, the epic poem written to celebrate the great deeds of the hero Beowulf, the novel Grendel, written by Josh Gardner, shows us the perspective of the 'villain' Grendel. The entire novel is written in first-person perspective, and we can see Grendel's thoughts and opinions throughout.

Grendel in Beowulf and Grendel in Grendel aren't the same character - whereas the first Grendel is a mindless, human-eating monster, the second Grendel is given more depth and human-like characteristics. We can see that he has thoughts and opinions about the humans that surround him, and that he is always considering what to do about them, instead of just devouring them like a beast.