Compare And Contrast Grendel And Beowulf

Old tales often are rewritten in another character’s perspective, which aids in characterization. An example of this is Grendel, the beast described in Beowulf, an epic poem, and in Grendel, a retelling of Beowulf from Grendel’s point of view. In Grendel, Grendel is speaking directly to the reader and is shown as a witty and reflective being, whereas in Beowulf he is described from a third party’s eye as a ghastly beast with no morals or mercy. However, both tales depict the character with raging and murderous tendencies. The viewpoint in which Grendel is written affects the characterization of him, though there are a few key points held throughout both text’s.
In Grendel, the tale is told in the first person view of the main character, Grendel.