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Grendel Talking Points

Note that there are two sides! Take the Quiz First Step Note that there are two sides!

A REVIEW These notes go in your Reader’s Journal. Author Basics Second Step A REVIEW These notes go in your Reader’s Journal.

John Gardner Review 1933-1982 Died in a motorcycle accident Most famous fiction words are The Sunlight Dialogues, Grendel, and October Light The latter earned the National Book Critics Award in 1976 All three feature brutish, isolated figures struggling for integrity and understanding in an unforgiving society Also a famous literary critic and teacher of literature Two classic books on how to craft literature are by him: The Art of Fiction and On becoming a Novelist

Peer Discussions Step Three Capture insightful aspects from your discussion in your RJ (class notes section)

In your assigned groups Discuss the content of chapters 1-5: Summarize main ideas and events. Are there sections that confused you? Explore what was confusing about such sections… Character of Dragon: What is his philosophy? How does it compare/contrast to Grendel’s philosophy? Grendel’s interaction with the dragon: What changes/feelings does Grendel experience? Compare your margin notes/RJ personal notes: What did you find interesting/valuable? How are your notes different from your peers? Why?

Reader’s Journal In preparation for Thursday’s discussion: Discuss the development of Grendel’s philosophy about life. What characters have influenced Grendel’s views (even if only momentarily)? Support your response with examples and quotes from the text.

Whole Group Discuss findings and questions from small groups discussions. What effect does the queen have on Grendel? Why Why is Grendel so upset with what the Shaper does?