theme
What is one major theme in chapters 2-3
The conflict between humans and nature
Sho is Grendel’s closest family member ?
His mother
What do humans begin building and organizing?
Civilization and communities
How is he viewed by humans
As a monster.
What is the shaper‘s main ability
He uses poetry and stories to influence people
what does Grendel struggle with throughout the chapter
The conflict between humans and nature
How does Grendel describe his mother ?
Mostly silent and doesn’t communicate with him
What’s Grendel’s opinion on humans
he views them as violent but also organized and intelligent
How does Grendel feel about being separated from humans ?
Isolated and confused
What does shaper do for the Danes?
He creates stories that make their history seem heroic
how does civilization change Grendel?
It makes him feel separated from humans and society.
What happened to Grendel when he first decided to leave his house
His mother had to come get him out of a tree
What does civilization give humans power over ?
Their environment and other people
What influences Grendel on the way he sees himself
How humans treat him and describe him
Why does Grendel dislike shaper?
he knows his stories aren’t true
What does the shaper teach Grendel about the power of stories?
Stories can change how people understand their history
In what ways does Grendel’s childhood affect him
he is isolated but he is curious about the world
What does Grendel notice about human violence ?
Humans can be violent even though they consider themselves civilized
How does Grendel stat to view himself
He starts to view himself how the humans describe him ( as a monster)
What effect do the shapers stories have on Grendel
His stories make Grendel question himself and if he’s truly a monster
What is one major conflict Grendel faces?
He struggles with what humans say he is and how he views himself.
What does Grendel notice as he gets older
He notices he is different from humans and doesn’t belong
What conflict does civilization create for Grendel
Humans create a world where Grendel is seen as an outsider or monster
How does chapters 2&3 develop Grendel’s character as a monster
His experience with humans, isolating himself, and the stories told about him
Why is the shaper important to the theme of language?
He uses stories and words to change the prospective of how people see the world