Question

in what way is grendel a modern-day monster rather than a traditional, historical monster?

a. grendel wants to be accepted by society.

b. grendel is cursed with an evil spell.

c. grendel is grotesquely ugly.

d. grendel is capable of human emotions.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A desire for societal acceptance is not a defining trait of a modern - day monster distinction from traditional. Traditional monsters can also have complex relationships with society.
• Option B: Being cursed with an evil spell is a more traditional monster trait, often found in historical or mythical monster lore.
• Option C: Grotesque ugliness is a common feature of traditional monsters, used to distinguish them as non - human and fearsome.
• Option D: Modern - day monster portrayals often emphasize the monster's ability to have human emotions, making them more complex and relatable. Traditional monsters are often more one - dimensional, lacking in human - like emotional depth. So Grendel being capable of human emotions makes him a modern - day monster rather than a traditional one.

Answer:

D. Grendel is capable of human emotions.