Which comparison of Beowulf and Grendel is most accurate?

Grendel is characterized as sensitive in the poem, but he is characterized as cruel in the novel.

Both the poem and the novel are all about Grendel; he is the main character in both stories.

In the poem, Grendel seems like a heartless monster, but in the novel he is emotionally complex.

The poem and the novel are very similar, and both characterize Grendel in the same way.

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Enrique Rocha

4 May, 13:46

Which comparison of Beowulf and Grendel is most accurate?

Grendel is characterized as sensitive in the poem, but he is characterized as cruel in the novel.

Both the poem and the novel are all about Grendel; he is the main character in both stories.

In the poem, Grendel seems like a heartless monster, but in the novel he is emotionally complex.

The poem and the novel are very similar, and both characterize Grendel in the same way.

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Everett Evans · Answer 1

The correct answer should be In the poem, Grendel seems like a heartless monster, but in the novel he is emotionally complex.

This was done to show that Grendel can be more than just a one dimensional character used to portray all that is evil, and that he also has existential dread and emotions and opinions.