Explain it #1
Who "nursed a hard grievance"?
Grendel
Explain the Biblical allusion, "Cain's clan".
Cain killed Abel and was condemned an outcast. Those who are evil and outcasts are his clan members.
Use context clues to define "respite" (49).
rest -- Context clues state that one night later, Grendel struck again.
See lines 63-64. What could these lines be saying about Satan and humans?
Lines 79-81 -- Take this Biblical allusion and apply it to our lives.
Satan continues to hurt people.
What causes the character's GRIEVANCE?
the poet's story of the Almighty
Lines 30-40 -- Why does Grendel set out after nightfall?
He is of darkness, and he is a coward, attacking after the men have had their drink.
Grendel was malignant. Define malignant.
Line 68 -- What is "his long and unrelenting feud"?
Satan's ongoing feud with God
Lines 90-93 -- What Biblical rule did the people break?
They worshipped idols.
p.11 -- What are clues that God is being referred to?
His , He, Almighty
Cite the Biblical allusion in lines 35-37.
"God-cursed brute"
Line 57 -- What is Grendel doing?
watching the hall
Explain line 74 as it is a Biblical allusion.
All humans are in danger from Satan's influences.
"The Almighty Judge"
What is the demon's name?
Grendel
In lines 41-46, their mighty leader, Hrothgar, was in what condition?
He was stricken, helpless, humiliated, bewildered, stunned, and staring aghast at the destruction.
Line 59 -- Define "defiance of right" as it serves as a Biblical allusion.
God took away Satan's rights / Grendel's rights.
LIne 75 -- Explain what Grendel is capable of.
causing death
What is the lesson to mankind in lines 101-103?
Trust in God and find his friendship and embrace in Heaven, after death.
Explain the Biblical allusion associated with "banished monsters" .
Satan was banished from Heaven.
demon
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LInes 75-78 -- Who are the "reavers"?
Satan's demons who follow him
Line 106 - Who is Halfdane's son?
Hrothgar, King of the Danes / Shieldings