Read the excerpt from Grendel.
"I clamped my palms to my ears and stretched up my lips and shrieked again: a stab at truth, a snatch at apocalyptic glee. Then I ran on all fours, chest pounding, to the smoky mere."
What does the author use in this excerpt to develop Grendel’s character?
a. the creature’s actions
b. the creature’s thoughts
c. Beowulf’s words
d. Beowulf’s perspective

Respuesta :

Answer:

a. the creature’s actions

Explanation:

In the excerpt from the novel "Grendel," the author John Gardner directs attention to the Grendel's actions to reveal the protagonist's characterization. Actually, he mentions how at the sight of Hrothgar's kingdom the creature moves his hands and mouth to scream, and then runs away to the lake.

The rest of the options are incorrect because in the excert the author does not mention neither Grendel's thoughts nor Beowulf's words or viewpoint.