“The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson (page 172)

1) What phrase points to Grendel’s evil nature? (lines 1-3) 2) What does Grendel do at night, and why do none of Hrothgar’s men challenge Grendel? How long to this last? (lines 35-64) 3) Why does Grendel not touch Hrothgar’s throne? (lines 80-85) 4) Why is the background information about Grendel and Hrothgar in the poem? (lines 79-89) ................
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