... could injure his leg. Grendel went to sleep in the tree that night, only to awake to find the bull was gone, but a group of men were approaching. The men hesitated at first, but then attacked Grendel. Grendel's mom soon arrived and all the men scattered. From this point on the story builds up until it reaches the twelfth year of his attacks again. Grendel- He is a intelligent ... in the twelfth year of his attacks on Hrothgar's men. As the story progresses it recaps the beginning of Grendel's life up to the point on the twelfth year. Grendel lives in a cave with his mother underneath a ...

• Word Count: 1613
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... and dozens of cold, unmoving creatures. He is very curious and, in his early years, finds a way to escape this terrible place and enter the world. Every night he wanders outside his cave, exploring the land around him. One night, he gets trapped in a tree. A band of human beings led by King Hrothgar approaches and, after some hesitation, attacks Grendel. They close in for ... the kill, but Grendel's mother arrives just in time to save him. Years after his encounter with Grendel, Hrothgar's power and influence grow until he rules an immense ... after Wealtheow's arrival at Herot, Hrothg...

• Word Count: 990
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School