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Characterization in Grendel — Quiz

Question 20 • Language Arts 12

In Grendel , John Gardner uses

Answer
A
first-person point of view to help readers better understand Beowulf’s feelings.
B
third-person point of view to give an impartial account of a well-known event.
C
first-person point of view to help readers see Grendel’s side of a familiar story.
D
third-person point of view to give greater insight into all of the characters.

Explanation

John Gardner tells Grendel from Grendel’s first-person point of view. This lets readers experience the familiar Beowulf story through the monster’s thoughts and perspective, rather than through the hero’s. So the correct choice is first-person point of view to help readers see Grendel’s side of a familiar story.

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