Literacy & Learning
Write about your thoughts/feelings regarding any of the fiction or nonfiction covered in class.
Reflect on any new information you have learned in English class by considering how that learning influences your critical perception.
How is what you’re learning applied to any other classes/the world around you?
As we just finished Grendel, it showed how Mythology and so closely related to reality as well. Grendel, in my opinion, was just a lost being who was misunderstood. He who wanted to become a part of society was cast away due to his appearance.
Grendel resents mankind which is the reason why he became a monster. Before he even became a monster, he would view humans’ activities from a safe distance but at some point, he would visit the dragon which would change his perspective on everything. Grendel thought just because of his appearance and because God blessed the human race with their joys they chose to show disgust towards Grendel even though they were the cruel ones. During chapter 4, Grendel would see a couple quarreling, and right next to them was a man whose throat was slit and clothes robbed. He was baffled to see the contrast between innocent love and violent murder. This can be shown as how humans were violent towards each other but just because of Grendel’s appearance, he is automatically labeled as a violent monster. Soon after, Grendel approaches the dragon and receives advice which the dragon tells Grendel, “Seek out gold and sit on it”, the dragon wanted Grendel to find a path and stick to it rather than try to fit in somewhere where he wasn't welcomed.
Many people in our society face the same trouble whether it be race, gender, social status, or even wealth. For example, a veteran who may have served our country may become homeless due to trauma but others who pass by him don't know that. If a homeless veteran begins approaching someone, many would get in a flight or fight mode even if they were harmless and just wanted to ask a question. This was just one of the many examples of a “monster” in our society. Many around the world just like Grendel want to fit in with society's norms but are unfortunately blocked out because of different beliefs or even looks even though at root, they are just the same.
Write about your thoughts/feelings regarding any of the fiction or nonfiction covered in class.
Reflect on any new information you have learned in English class by considering how that learning influences your critical perception.
How is what you’re learning applied to any other classes/the world around you?
As we just finished Grendel, it showed how Mythology and so closely related to reality as well. Grendel, in my opinion, was just a lost being who was misunderstood. He who wanted to become a part of society was cast away due to his appearance.
Grendel resents mankind which is the reason why he became a monster. Before he even became a monster, he would view humans’ activities from a safe distance but at some point, he would visit the dragon which would change his perspective on everything. Grendel thought just because of his appearance and because God blessed the human race with their joys they chose to show disgust towards Grendel even though they were the cruel ones. During chapter 4, Grendel would see a couple quarreling, and right next to them was a man whose throat was slit and clothes robbed. He was baffled to see the contrast between innocent love and violent murder. This can be shown as how humans were violent towards each other but just because of Grendel’s appearance, he is automatically labeled as a violent monster. Soon after, Grendel approaches the dragon and receives advice which the dragon tells Grendel, “Seek out gold and sit on it”, the dragon wanted Grendel to find a path and stick to it rather than try to fit in somewhere where he wasn't welcomed.
Many people in our society face the same trouble whether it be race, gender, social status, or even wealth. For example, a veteran who may have served our country may become homeless due to trauma but others who pass by him don't know that. If a homeless veteran begins approaching someone, many would get in a flight or fight mode even if they were harmless and just wanted to ask a question. This was just one of the many examples of a “monster” in our society. Many around the world just like Grendel want to fit in with society's norms but are unfortunately blocked out because of different beliefs or even looks even though at root, they are just the same.
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