Question

Which statements accurately compare Beowulf and Grendel? Check all that apply.

Both works are written in an Old English poetic style.

Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel’s gentler side.

Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective.

Both works focus primarily on the hero, Beowulf.

Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.

Answer 1

Answer: Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective; Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.

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Answer 2

Answer: Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective; Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both works are written in an Old English poetic style: There is just one work - Beowulf;

Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel’s gentler side. - Grendel is a monster;

Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective. Yes, it is a monster;

Both works focus primarily on the hero, Beowulf. - There is just one work - Beowulf;

Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition. - Beowulf is the hero of the work; Grendel in Norse mythology, Grendel is a monstrous character.