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Grendel is your classic "outcast." Because of the sins of his forefathers, specifically Cain (who killed his brother Abel), Grendel and other descendents of Cain were banished by God. The beast Grendel lives alone in a dark, cold cave. Night after night he hears the Danes loudly celebrating in Herot (the mead hall) and it drives him mad with rage and envy. He slaughters the Danes because of this. So at the root of his attacks are the very human emotions of sadness, isolation and envy. Grendel is actually a pretty sympathetic character, when you get right down to it!
What else can I help you with?
Grendel's murderous raids in herot last for how many years?
Grendel tormented Heorot for 12 years before Beowulf defeated him.
What happens in herot?
Herot is a mead hall in Beowulf, a famous Old English poem. In the story, Herot is attacked by the monster Grendel, who terrorizes the hall and its occupants for many years. Beowulf eventually arrives and defeats Grendel, bringing peace back to Herot.
What had herot symbolized before the coming of grendel.?
heaven
What is the only thing that can destroy the mead hall of Herot?
Grendel
What reason can you give for Grendal hatred of Herot?
Grendel's hatred of Herot stems from feeling excluded and rejected by the people inside. He is an outsider, living a lonely existence in the wilderness, and the celebration and joy in Herot serve as a constant reminder of his isolation and lack of belonging. This, combined with the noise and revelry that disturbs his peace, fuels his anger and drives him to attack the mead hall.
Who does grendel's mother take after her attack on herot?
Grendel's Claw (Arm) & Hroghgar's Closest Friend
How many years does grendel terrorize herot?
12 years
What does Grendel's mother do when she visits Herot?
Grendel's mother takes revenge for her son's death by killing one of Hrothgar's trusted advisors in Herot. She then takes Grendel's arm, which was hanging as a trophy in Herot, and retreats back to her underwater lair.
What are the warriors doing When Grendel first goes to Herot Hall?
The warriors of Herot are celebrating and listening to the bard's song about the creation of the world. This angers Grendel and in his first attack he kills 30 sleeping men.
Why do you think grendel hates herot?
Grendel hates Herot because he feels rejected and isolated from the celebrations and joy happening there. The noise and revelry of the mead hall remind Grendel of his own loneliness and he sees the people in Herot as a threat to his existence. Grendel's violent and chaotic nature also fuels his hatred towards the hall and its inhabitants.
Who taunts Beowulf in herot?
The creature Grendel is the one who taunts Beowulf and the warriors in Herot. Grendel terrorizes the mead hall and its inhabitants, causing fear and destruction until Beowulf arrives to defeat him.
What was hung in the rafters of Herot as proof of Grendel's defeat?
For goodness sake, do your homework and read it! It'll make you a better person, honest.
