Grendel’s last words “Poor Grendel’s had an accident… So may you all.” (Gardner 174). To illustrate, these words are meant as curse to all the animals/old friends who gathered around Grendel as he waited there to die. “ They watch on evil, incredibly stupid, enjoying my destruction” (Gardner 174). Grendel slowly starts to realize that he does not have much time left since he does not feel any pain and asks himself if it is joy he feels as he lays on the ground slick with blood. “ They watch with
To begin with, Grendel’s last words are meant to affect the animal kingdom and Grendel’s words were meant as a curse. Grendel’s last words were meant to affect the animal kingdom because the only ones that were present at his death were the animals. Grendel demonstrates that the animals were the only ones around by “Animals gather around me, enemies of old, to watch me die” (Gardner 173). The animal’s had seen Grendel alive last. With this quote Grendel is saying that that even the animals that were
Grendel’s last words can be seen as either a blessing or a curse depending on the reader’s perception of the book. Throughout the whole novel Grendel goes through many realizations in his life, in the beginning Grendel sought out for answers, that maybe he can find out who or what he really is. Grendel throughout his life has labeled himself as a loner because he had no one to converse with. His shadow alone was his only friend. Despite his mother living in the cave with him, Grendel doesn’t see
In the book Grendel by John Gardner, Grendel’s last words: “Poor Grendel’s had an accident...so may you all.” Grendel’s final remarks expresses his emotions and thoughts. This statement is a blessing because Grendel is saying that the people of Danes will never know when they will die either just like him. At the end of his battle, Grendel keeps repeating “accident” (Gardner 173). Before he took his last breath Grendel wanted to remind the people that, life is an accident. Grendel wanted to wish
agrees because Hrothgar did a huge favor for Beowulf’s father. He sails to Denmark and defeats Grendel with no armor. After, he wins this battle he is faced with one right after. The next one he is faced with is Grendel’s mother who is seeking revenge after her son’s death. Beowulf defeats Grendel’s mother where Hrothgar is left with no treacherous monsters. This epic is the oldest surviving epic poem in the English language. There has been many critics
thought to be a Christian monk whom was very wise, especially within two religions. These religions are Christianity as well as paganism. Perhaps the combination of these two religions along with a heroic story is what keeps the work alive. After an analysis
An Analysis of the Beliefs in Beowulf The epic poem “Beowulf” is the courageous story of a man with incredible strength and wisdom. Throughout the poem, Beowulf is faced with various obstacles, most of which are life threatening. He continuously puts his life on the line for others, even those who are not a part of his tribe. As the poem progresses, Beowulf’s actions and ideals continuously demonstrate more and more Christian values--shifting from the Pagan values that were considered ideal at the
When we say the word ‘monster,’ what comes into our minds? Most probably, a great big thing with red eyes, blood and swords. Monsters can be depicted in many different ways, for example, an imaginary animal or a bad person who has behaved monstrously. The media can go crazy with these things and has done in the past. Frankenstein deals with a human monster, Beowulf deals with a mythical monster and the media deals people who behave in a monstrous way. Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley was written in
After Grendel’s conversation with the Dragon, he raids the meadhall with the men of Hrothgar who stand no chance until Unferth, a Scylding hero, appears to kill Grendel. However, Unferth’s heroic atmosphere is short-lived through his first few words with Grendel, “’Monster, prepare to die!’ [. . .]. Very righteous. The wings of his nostrils flared and quivered like an outraged