Question

Which statement best describes Grendel’s perspective? He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician. He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall. He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people. He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is that he’s caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.

Explanation:

Grendel is described to be lonely and apart from the people, who considered him a monster. From his perspective, the harpist was the one that gives the people an idea of the world being powerful and purposeful. In other words, he is  the one who creates meaning in a meaningless world.

Answer 2

Answer: He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people

Explanation: Grendel is a character in the epic poem Beowulf. He is one of the poem's antagonists in opposition against the protagonist Beowulf. He is usually described as a monster or a giant, although is not established. He is "a creature of darkness, exiled from happiness and accursed of God, the destroyer of our humankind".