The last sentence of Grendel can occasionally leave an eerie and confused interpretation. Grendel says, “Poor Grendel’s had an accident... So may you all” (Gardner 174). The interpretation of this sentence is that Grendel is cursing the animals there and every other animal. Grendel’s use of the word “poor” is to show humiliation in his self, but also in a mocking way. Throughout the story, Grendel feels sorry for himself because of his disconnect from other beings and his own beliefs. For example
In the story of Grendel, his last words being, “Poor Grendel’s had an accident...so may you all,” (Gardner 174), his words are meant to affect mankind, and the animal kingdom, especially those who have gathered to watch him die, cursing them. To further explain, as Beowulf speaks to Grendel using the reference of Abel and Cain, calling him brother, saying “the world will burn green, sperm build again. My promise… by that I kill you,” (Gardner 170), Grendel is fed up and does not want to listen to