... an obsession," then can one really blame am animal acting through instinct and purpose? While the monsters of the poem are the antagonists of the poem, the author still manages to make the reader feel traces of sympathy for them. Grendel's human depiction, exile and misery tugs at the heart of readers and indeed shows a genuine side to the figure ... ...

• Word Count: 1275
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate