Grendel by John Gardner
Grendel and His Affect On Man In order for a people to make advancements in their culture they must first be faced with traumatic and unmerciful situations. ... Without having “Beowulf” in writing John Gardner never would have been able to write his book Grendel, and without Grendel, this essay would not exist. ... In Grendel, Grendel is the dominant force by which Hrothgar and his people’s culture advances. ... In the twelve years that Grendel tormented Hrothgar’s people he watched as the people reacted to his killing and butchering of the people. ... More and more weapons were developed and built as a way to defend themselves from Grendel. ... Men tried to prove they were great heroes by fighting Grendel.