Grendel - Chapter 4 1. What does the Shaper do to Hrothgar’s ambition, self image or aspirations?
2. Explain this quote and its significance “I knew them, had watched them; yet the things he said
seemed true.”
3. What tangible thing is a result of the Shaper’s songs?
4. Explain these two quotes on page 49: “He reshapes the world… sticks to gold” and “He takes
what…. Sweet songbirds sang?”
5. What does Grendel discover lying about in the alley? What does this reinforce to Grendel?
6. Describe Grendel’s “conversion” and what results from his attempt to join the Danes.
7. What sad thing does Grendel admit to himself that is ignored by the stars? What is your personal
reaction?
8. Upon Grendel’s return to the meadhall what does he discover about the Shaper’s songs? Describe his
reaction.
9. Remind me what Grendel’s earlier comment was about the dragon. What do you anticipate the
dragon will say to him?