Hmm....I think that Grendel's revalation offers a type of transition between Grendel's innocent and ignorant childhood and his adulthood as a student of philosophy. In the vast span of time the entirety of mankind's history register's little more than a brief flash.
The Shaper has the unique power to manipulate people through stories.
Explanation:
Grendel feels real admiration for the Shaper because of his point of view towards life. Firstly, <u>Grendel sees the world as meaningless, whereas the Shaper makes others feel that their lives are worth something</u>. Secondly, the Shaper talks about the <em>"righteous"</em> in a way that Grendel forgets about the violence and blood that he saw firsthand. Thirdly, Grendel feels taken in by the Shaper's story.
