Text to self: In Grendel, Grendel has a deep hatred for the human race. This detestation comes from the abuse Grendel received from people for simply being himself, a putrid but innocent monster. Everyone has experienced cruel judgment from others and I am certainly no exception. School, being the social context that it is, makes it easy for the lines between who we are and who others think we are to not only become blurred, but to interfere with our perception of ourselves. Take me for example. I know that I am an intelligent, calm and kind person with a bright personality, although at the time of presentation I am often perceived as introverted and cowardly. Because of these assumptions, I have to remind myself that I don't need to prove myself, as those who are supposed to discover the underlying me will. This, however, is often easier said than done, which leaves me feeling frustrated with myself. As with Grendel, the world's opinion of me not only makes me struggle with myself, but with them as well. Text to Text: In Seamus Heaney's Beowulf, Grendel is portrayed as a monstrous demon described...