In the story Grendel by John Gardner he makes a comment and says “Poor Grendel’s had an accident… So may you all.” This particular quote can be both a blessing and a curse, but can also be a blind and non meaningful statement. The reason this quote was said was because Grendel had his arm torn off by a man named Beowulf. “Beowulf twists Grendel’s arm around in the socket, causing him pain unlike any he has ever felt.” (Gardner 12). This may or may not be one of the reasons that the quote is stated. The quote “Poor Grendel’s had an accident… So may you all.” Is pretty much saying all the men that have been around Grendel and witnessed this will have the same fate they will be killed and go through the same pain that young Grendel went through. …show more content…
Grendel was talking to the animals because they were the ones who surrounded him he is inferring that they will be hunted and killed by men trying to get food. “His sight clears for a moment, and no longer in pain, he notices that his old enemies, the animals,” (Gardner 12). Grendel let’s the animals know that his fate will soon happen to him and he knows this, but the animals are not understanding they are just looking at him slowly die. “Overcome by both terror and joy, Grendel whispers to them, “Poor Grendel’s had an accident. .