Question

it was confusing and frightening, not in a way i could untangle. i was safe in my tree, and the men who fought were nothing to me, except of course that they talked in something akin to my language, which meant that we were, incredibly, related. i was sickened, if only at the waste of it: all they killed-cows, horses, men-they left to rot or burn.
-grendel, john gardner

what is grendels perspective on the mens fighting?
he thinks the fighting is foolish and wasteful.
he thinks the men are brave and admirable.
he thinks the men are smart and sneaky.
he thinks the fighting is fun and entertaining.

Explanation:

Analyze the passage for Grendel's reaction to the fighting

The narrator (Grendel) states: "I was sickened, if only at the waste of it: all they killed—cows, horses, men—they left to rot or burn."

Evaluate the options based on textual evidence

The word "sickened" and the phrase "waste of it" directly align with the idea that he views the fighting as foolish and wasteful. He does not express admiration, think they are smart, or find it entertaining.

Answer:

• (A) He thinks the fighting is foolish and wasteful. (Correct answer)
• (B) He thinks the men are brave and admirable.
• (C) He thinks the men are smart and sneaky.
• (D) He thinks the fighting is fun and entertaining.