Write a narrative from the point of view of Grendel. As you write, you'll make decisions about structure and development to enhance overall meaning. Then, you'll
present your story to the class. You should stick to the facts in the original story -
that Beowulf came from across the sea to fight Grendel, that Hrothgar was a king,
etc. Other than those facts, though, you can make up whatever you like about the
characters and setting. For example, you can decide that Beowulf really dislikes
Hrothgar; he's just doing what his culture feels is the right thing to do. Or you can
give Grendel a soft side: maybe he can't help it that he has this insatiable craving for
humans? Be creative!
This writing activity will focus on the following skills:
• Writing a narrative from a first-person perspective
• Making effective decisions about structure and development to enhance overall
meaning
Presenting your story to the class