Grendel's Emotions

In the book, Grendel, by John Gardner, the author describes Grendel as more human than a monster. For instance, Grendel claims that, “it is a matter of fact that I have never killed a deer in all my life, and never will” (Gardner 8). This shows that Grendel is a kind person who would never hunt animals. This also means that Grendel cares about the animals and he know that they are scared of him. He also goes on and explains that these animals don’t know what is going on around them and they are like an innocent people.
Grendel also expressed his emotions throughout the story. For example, Grendel says “I looked at the foot in anger and disbelief” (Gardner 18). This clearly shows that Grendel has emotions and feelings in him. If Grendel was

more of a monster he would not care about anyone or anything. When a person is upset, happy, or mad they will show their feelings and express it to someone and for most, they will go into depression just like Grendel. Grendel is always upset because his mother never really speaks to him and always gives him the mean look. This is where Grendel feels really separate from his mother. Everyone is scared of Grendel and it is very hard for him to communicate with the humans, which really upset Grendel.
Grendel is also always curious. He comes up with his own philosophies. Grendel foesa on a say “I understand that, finally and absolutely, I alone exist” (Gardner 22). This statements shows that Grendel thinks he is the only one on earth and no one is important and whatever happens, happens for a reason. A truly monster would not get involved with these kind of situations or get too curious about life. Grendel is more of a human than a monster.