Alternate Ending To Frankenstein

The ability for readers to see how Grendel is feeling (through first person point of view) aids in understanding the wickedness of Grendel. Aside from the blatantly evil act of genocide, one of the most gruesome scenes of the novel is Grendel’s idea of killing the Queen. Grendel describes, “I would begin by holding her over the fire and cooking the the ugly hole between her legs. I laughed harder at that… I would squeeze out her feces between my fists.” (Gardner 109). This colorful scenery by Gardner displays the truly sinister side of Grendel. The author continues by calling Grendel’s heart as “inhumanely steady” before he was about to commit his final murderous act on the meadhall. During his excitement of eating man by man, Grendel states that he is “blazing, half-crazy with joy.” Just as the definition of evil states, Grendel has bad character and conduct.

When men come upon Grendel in the forest, they are bewildered as to what he could be. Their communication with one another helps to develop a brief understanding as to what he is,

He is overcome by the Sharper’s song and approaches them with the body trying to show a good gesture. However when he approaches them, he describes it as a sudden attack. He mentions that his approach with the dead body would provoke them by saying that there are other interpretations, but his version is the truth. Grendel says, “ I staggered out into the open and up toward the hall with my burden, groaning out, ‘Mercy! Peace!’ The harper broke off, the people screamed. (They have their own versions, but this is the truth)” (51-52). His opinionated and partial version of the truth is another cause for concern, to the reader, of Grendel’s reliability as a narrator. Furthermore, Grendel interjects his opinions about the meaning of life, humans, and nature throughout the story. This is clear evidence from Gardner that Grendel’s reliability, as a narrator, is questionable. Grendel’s use of stream of consciousness in his narration introduces additional flaws, which further degrades the reader’s trust in the

Additionally, Grendel’s misfortune exceeds his dwelling as he encounters aggressive situations in the woods. He is trotting through the greenery when his foot becomes caught between two tree trunks. Unable to budge his limb free, he wails out for his mother. A group of men stumble upon Grendel but do not speak his tongue, “Grendel tries to speak to the men, but they misunderstand him

Although Grendel lived in the woods around the other animals, like the Danes, they too ran away when they saw his monstrous appearance through the trees. “The doe in the clearing goes stiff at the sight of my horridness, then remembers her legs and is gone. [...] ‘Blind prejudice!’” (Gardner 7). Grendel’s mother is also far from affectionate, as she only shows care for him when she saves him from being stuck between the trees. “...I felt the two trees that held me falling, and I was tumbling, free, into the grass” (Gardner 28). Grendel understands he is a monster and his demeanor is intimidating to humans, however the animals and Danes do not understand or care how Grendel feels because they simply see him as an ugly

Chapter 1: Aries, the Ram.1. What does Grendel's relationship with nature -- the ram, the sky, grass, the doe, the baby bird, owls, and wolves -- reveal about his own personality?2. Quote the various phrases Grendel uses to describe himself. What do they reveal about his self-image and how it was developed?3. What is the significance of the scene wherein Grendel challenges the "dark chasms"?4. What does Grendel mean when he speaks of "playing cat and mouse with the universe"? What does it mean to "see all life without observing it"?5. Describe Grendel's mother and his relationship with her.6. From Grendel's point of view, what is man?

Like a puppy nipping, playfully growling preparing to battle with wolves." [Page 16] In his early years, Grendel shares the naivete of all things youthful, unchained by the perceptions and limitations the mature mind places on reality in its attempt to instill order to a disorganized world. He has, at this point in his life, no rational concept of reality as a whole, he sees it in vague shadow-shapes and imaginary cohorts. In this condition he finds a certain playful joy. While it is an admittedly childish state of mind, he is quite happy at play, as are most children. When the change and growth comes, it brings him down from the ignorant bliss he feels in his immaturity.

John Gardner uses the subject language to also support isolation. Language is what separates Grendel from his mother and from nature. The ability to speak makes him different and the world cannot respond to him. This is where language isolates Grendel, it makes him feel alone and like he has nobody.

Multiple people have examined the classic epic known as Beowulf, but few have examined the modern novel, Grendel. This in depth story comes out of the mouth of the horrifying monster, Grendel. This tale brings meaning to Grendel’s life and experiences, but there lays meaning behind some of the character placement as well. The characteristic effects in Grendel represent one, if not many, of Jung’s archetypes such as the persona, the shadow, and the anima.

The wolf stopped just inches away from Todrick. Suddenly sirens erupted around the corner and swarmed around Todrick and the wolf. The wolf quickly turned his attention to the cars that screeched to a stop. Men in padded uniforms stepped out with weapons that ordinary police officers didn’t carry around. Todrick got up quickly, “Sir step away we have animal control here ready to put this beast down.” Todrick quickly stepped in front of the wolf, unaware of how close he was until he felt the hot breath down his back. “Wait, don’t shoot!” Todrick called out holding up both of his hands. “I know this is all out of the ordinary

It was late one cold fall night in the town of Ingolstadt. In a small laboratory  outside of the university Victor Frankenstein was conducting an experiment to figure out the secrets of the creation of life itself. “ I haven't slept in so long i feel crazy!” said victor to his lab assistant Henry Clerval. “ We have been in this lab for so long i don't know if i remember what Ingolstadt looks like anymore.” Victor has been working himself so hard. He was making his best creation yet… A Monster built from the different parts from the different cadavers used around campus that have been used and dumped. This all started in the death of his mother caroline Frankenstein from Scarlet fever. He has not stopped, he says he has to finish his studies before he continues with anything that this is the most important right now and he won't stop until he's done. Yet throughout the past few months the thought of if what him and henry are doing is right, or if the monster is going to be good or if

Our first character, Grendel, is an exceptionally diverse character. It is implied that in both book and poem, Grendel is a blood-thirsty monster. All Grendel does is go through

I hastily fled to my newest place of work. I had inhabited the world with a second creation. This demon, though a woman, was more terrifying and hideous than the first. A monstrous creature created only for longing of a new beginning. A world where I would forget this horrible deed I had bestowed upon the universe. I had only promised my first creation a companion, not a family. His companion would never get the chance to conceive, for no more demons will wreak havoc upon mankind. I fled knowing the creature was close looking for what I had promised him.

Once upon a time in a faraway land there lived a family of four, a mother, father, and their two children. Every morning they were woken up by an evil, disgusting creature who would bang on their doors and ring in their ears. This happened to everyone in the town for years until one day we had had enough and we decided to fight the monster.

They were almost home when the Hagmom rang on the cell phone. Hansel and Gretel could hear her screaming! But when they finally got home, she smiled and kissed the air near their cheeks. “She’s planning something,” said Gretel. “Something bad.”