Chapter 9: Sagittarius, the Hunter. What ironies occur in this section? How can Time be inside the hunter and the hart? What is Grendel's opinion of religion? What is the significance of Grendel's encounter with Ork? What does Ork have to say about the King of the Gods and about the nature of Evil? Why is Grendel so disgusted by the speeches of the Fourth Priest? Chapter Capricorn, the Goat. Explain the saying "Tedium is the worst pain.
Why is Grendel so frightened and so infuriated by the goat? How does the Shaper's death affect Grendel? What is "the pastness of the past"?
How has Grendel's mother changed? What is their relationship now? Who is the other monster Grendel meets on the moors? Explain "Nihil ex nihilo, I always say. Chapter Aquarius, the Water-bearer. How does Grendel perceive Beowulf and the Geats? In what ways are Beowulf and Grendel alike? What has Grendel come to understand about the "dark realities" of self and the world?
What does Grendel mean when he says he has seen "the vision of the dragon"? How does Grendel divide the world? Explain the saying "Things fade; alternatives exclude.
What happens when Unferth challenges Beowulf about Breca? How does the Queen respond to Beowulf? Chapter Pisces, the Fish. How and why is Grendel defeated? How do illusion and words help cause Grendel's death? Why does Beowulf make Grendel sing of walls? How does this last chapter echo lines, events, characters, and images from early chapters?
Explain Grendel's last words: "Poor Grendel's had an accident. So may you all. Both Beowulf and Grendel are two sides of the same coin, Both are outcasts and loners, They are both ferocious in battle and have never been beaten. Grendel was predicted to die, he dies from being tricked by Beowulf and has his arms ripped off. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:.
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What is "the pastness of the past"? How has Grendel's mother changed? What is their relationship now? Who is the other monster Grendel meets on the moors?
Explain "Nihil ex nihilo, I always say. According to these existentialists, we must create our own order out of this inherent chaos. Why do you think Grendel is mad with joy because strangers have come?
In what ways are Beowulf and Grendel alike? What has Grendel come to understand about the "dark realities" of self and the world? What does Grendel mean when he says he has seen "the vision of the dragon"? What two parts does Grendel think the world is divided into? How will that affect him? The priest is referring to the fact that as the universe changes, the creatures in it will fade from life, to be replaced by alternatives or other lives.
The things that fade are not lost; they become part of the new order. When the strangers appear, they challenge the priests beliefs because if they kill Grendel they interfere with this process. How does this philosophy help to explain why Grendel chooses to fight Beowulf rather than remain safe in his own cave? What happens when Unferth challenges Beowulf about Breca? How does the Queen respond to Beowulf? Think about science we call science empirical because it studies only phenomena that can be observed in nature.
In a sense, Grendels inner journey is circular towards the beginning of the novel he is solipsistic remember the only I exist! What evidence is there in the way Gardner describes the battle between Grendel and the stranger that the stranger may be empowered by God?
Why does Grendel say that the stranger is able to defeat him only because of accidents? Through the strangers words, Grendel comes to know that the philosophy of the dragon that he has lived by is false. Grendel realizes that the mind of man has the power to change reality. The Shapers songs of peace and happiness are visions of the mind and can in time become reality. Cite passages from the strangers words to Grendel that might support or refute this idea.
Why does Beowulf make Grendel sing of walls? What is the significance of this? How does this last chapter echo lines, events, characters, and images from early chapters? Explain Grendel's last words: "Poor Grendel's had an accident. So may you all. Grendel intro-powerpoint Spiritual. Year 7 beowulf and grendel Education.
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