Question

Which of the following statements best identifies Grendel's struggle in the first part of the excerpt?

O A. Grendel is a warrior that is honored by his people but reviled by the Danes,
O B. Grendel is a giant that wishes to have the same benevolent qualities as Hrothgar.
O C. Grendel hos decided to leave the community of the Danes during a time of conflict.
O D. Grendel depends on Hrothgar for his fame but knows he must destroy him.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Grendel is a giant that wishes to have the same benevolent qualities as Hrothgar.

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Answer 2

Hello. This question is based on the text "Grendel" by John Gardner.

Answer:

O B. Grendel is a giant that wishes to have the same benevolent qualities as Hrothgar.

Step-by-step explanation:

Grendel is an adaptation of an epic poem "Beowulf", where the story is retold from the point of view of Grendel, the great villain of the poem. Grendel wants to find meaning in his life and in the world around him in relation to the concepts defended by civilization, in a philosophical way and placing the character as an anti-hero and not as a hero.

In the text, Grendel is a giant who wants to have the same benevolent qualities as Hrothgar, however he takes questionable steps to achieve his goal. This puts him in the position of anti-hero and allows the author to recognize himself in a more human character.