Question

in grendel, john gardner uses first - person point of view to help readers better understand beowulf’s feelings. first - person point of view to help readers see grendel’s side of a familiar story. third - person point of view to give greater insight into all of the characters. third - person point of view to give an impartial account of a well - known event.

Explanation:

In "Grendel" by John Gardner, the novel is narrated from Grendel's first - person perspective. This narrative choice allows readers to see the story of Beowulf (where Grendel is typically the monster) from Grendel's perspective, giving insight into his side of the familiar Beowulf story. The first option is incorrect as the first - person in "Grendel" is Grendel's, not to understand Beowulf's feelings. The third and fourth options are incorrect because the novel uses first - person, not third - person, narration.

Answer:

B. first - person point of view to help readers see Grendel’s side of a familiar story.