In 1971, American author John Gardner wrote "Grendel." With a mastermind of creativity, John Gardner successfully retells the classic epic poem, "Beowulf." He captures the reader by giving an interesting view of order and chaos, good and evil, hero and monster, allowing the monsters point of view to be seen. On July 21, 1933 John Gardner ... and evil. For example, with Grendel , he is portrayed as the "monster," and there is naturally hated by the reader. But Grendel shows human characteristics when he doesn't kill Unferth and Wealtheow even though he has the chance. This makes the reader ha...

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... deals with many of the social attitudes and ideas which prevailed during the early 20's. Historical facts are cleverly infused into the body of the novel that gives the reader an authentic and classic impression of the story. A clear view of the discrimination that existed in that time period against non-whites and women was evident by the time the conclusion of ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School