Discuss the context and significance of the following quote, “He told me of an ancient feud between two brothers which split all the world between darkness and light. And I, Grendel, was the dark side, he said in effect. The terrible race God cursed. I believed him. Such was the power of the Shaper’s harp!” (51) What story is he referring to? Why does he believe in it as well, even though Grendel is so cynical? What power does the Shaper seem to have and why?

how the gods created the world and about an ancient feud between brothers which resulted in the split of darkness and light.

Explanation:

Shaper is referring to the story of how the gods created the world and about an ancient feud between brothers which resulted in the split of darkness and light.Grendel seems to believe in the story because he could relate the story to his own life. Though he is often cynical, he feels that he was the dark side who had been cursed by the gods.When Shaper started singing and played the harp, the crowd grew still and peaceful. Grendel found himself in tears and bawling after listening to Shaper's song and harp. Shaper had a sweet-voice like a child.