In the final chapter of Grendel by John, grendel tends to curse animals that surround him. For example, on page 174, Grendel states,”Poor Grendel's had an accident… So may you all” (Gardner pg. 174). Therefore, The author interprets this as a curse to the men and the animals that are around him.the author also states that,”They watch on evil, incredibly stupid, enjoying my destruction” (Gardner 174). Clearly, Grendel says that the people and animals watching him die are enjoying his death as it slowly happens. However, the author also describes this scene when he says,”Animals gather around me, enemies of old, to watch me die” (Gardner 173). To conclude, Grendel lays there with no help, no hope to get back up and survive. The men and animals
