Line 102-107 “Grendel was the name of this grim demon haunting the marches, marauding round the heath and the desolate fens; he had dwelt for a time in misery among the banished monsters, Cains clan, whom the creator had outlawed and condemned as outcasts”
Grendel is exiled because he cannot speak English and is a demon thanks to the fact that his ancestor is Cain who was exiled for killing his brother Able out of jealousy. This links to Grendel because of the fact that his jealousy stems from the fact that he can’t be happy and feast and have fun with the people in Heorot. Every night he can hear them living it up and having a grand time while he is on his own. His Jealousy turns to rage and he kills 30 people in one night. He continues to kill every night out of rage. The question I pose is where does his rage originate from. Is it his ancestors fault for making a mistake or is it his fault?
If you want to claim that its Grendel's fault you'll need to look for some hint at why he been enraged. Look closely and the lines and think about it.
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