Which statements accurately compare Beowulf and Grendel? Check all that apply.

Both works are written in an Old English poetic style.

Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel’s gentler side.

Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective.

Both works focus primarily on the hero, Beowulf.

Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.

Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective; Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.

Explanation:

            Both works are written in an Old English poetic style: There is just one work - Beowulf;

           Beowulf characterizes Grendel as bloodthirsty, but Grendel shows Grendel’s gentler side.  - Grendel is a monster;

           Beowulf is sympathetic to the humans, while Grendel shows the monster’s perspective. Yes, it is a monster;    

           Both works focus primarily on the hero, Beowulf. -  There is just one work - Beowulf;

          Beowulf is a contemporary version of an old tale, while Grendel is based on oral tradition.  - Beowulf is the hero of the work; Grendel in Norse mythology, Grendel is a monstrous character.

evertheless he ought to be slow to believe and to act, nor should he himself show fear, but proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity, so that too much confidence may not make him incautious and too much distrust render him intolerable.

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