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In Grendel, Grendel has a keen hatred for the human race. This detestation stems from the abuse Grendel received from people for simply for being himself, a putrid, yet innocent, monster. Everyone has experienced cruel judgment from others, and I am certainly no exception. School, being the social contest that it is, makes it easy for the lines of who we are and who others think we are to not only become blurred, but interfere with our perception of ourselves. Take me for example. I know that I am an intelligent, serene, and kind person with a bright personality, though upon introduction, I'm often perceived as introverted and cowardly. Because of these assumptions, I must remind myself that I have no need to prove myself, as those who are meant to uncover the me underneath will. This is, however, often easier said than done, causing me to become frustrated with myself. As with Grendel, the world's opinion of me not only causes me to struggle with myself, but with them as well.
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In Beowulf by Seamus Heaney, Grendel is portrayed as a monstrous demon desc...

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