I think Grendel get stuck in a tree because of his careless curiosity of the world above him, that of the humans. He know nothing about that world because he was used to his own world in the underground however he still get tempted to explore. He was also attacked by a bull there because he looks different from the rest of the creatures above.
One can be a great force even if one is not fully acknowledged.
“It was a thrilling experience to be whizzed in a “lift” a quarter of a mile heavenward, and to see New York spread out like a marvellous tapestry beneath us. There was the Hudson – more like the flash of a sword-blade than a noble river.” I hope this answer helps you with what you are looking for.
Answer: Protective against Criticism
After school a large dog chased me while I rode on my bike to baseball practice.
