Riddle

I am one of your city's biggest heroes.
I am fearless and brave.
The one who dares to enter the fiery cave.
I am the one who battles the unforgiving beast.
I shoot at the monster, forcing him to cease.
While trying to provide a sense of peace.
I hear painful sounds as children cry.
Can you please answer my question?
Who Am I?

Is Grendel a Monster?

Whether or not Grendel is a monster is an often asked question but the answer is somewhat uncertain. To the townspeople Grendel is a sinister, evil, vicious beast that thrives on devouring innocent humans. They think about the fact that Grendel has killed their friends and family. The reason they see Grendel as such a monster is because they're thinking about things from their perspective only. Another thing they aren't taking into consideration is the fact that Grendel is somewhat like themselves. This really goes under the saying of "let he who without sin, cast the first stone." The reason I say this is because they are slaughtering living things just lije Grendel is slaughtering them. My opinion is that Grendel might not be the monster that people think he is. I mean, the townspeople are constantly killing animals and selling them but they don't consider themselves to be monsters. The townspeople feasted on many animals as a way to survive. So maybe in Grendel's case he is just doing the same. Many of the townspeople called Grendel a monster because he laughed while feasting on their friends and family. Though at the same time they celebrated and partied while feasting on animals. This story is kind of respresenting karma. That's why I think Grendel isn't the complete monster he is made out to be.

Is Grendel a Monster?

Whether or not Grendel is a monster is an often asked question but the answer is somewhat uncertain. To the townspeople Grendel is a sinister, evil, vicious beast that thrives on devouring innocent humans. They think about the fact that Grendel has killed their friends and family. The reason they see Grendel as such a monster is because they're thinking about things from their perspective only. Another thing they aren't taking into consideration is the fact that Grendel is somewhat like themselves. This really goes under the saying of "let he who without sin, cast the first stone." The reason I say this is because they are slaughtering living things just like Grendel is slaughtering them. My opinion is that Grendel might not be the monster that people think he is. I mean, the townspeople a re constantly killing animals and selling them but they don't consider themselves to be monsters. The townspeople feasted on many animals as a way to survive. So maybe in Grendel's case he is just doing the same. Many of the townspeople called Grendel a monster because he laughed while feasting on their friends and family. Though at the same time they celebrated and partied while feasting on animals. This story is kind of representing karma. That's why I think Grendel isn't the complete monster he is made out to be.

Good Readers and Good Writers

I think Good Readers and Good Writers is a very good description of what it takes to be either one. Nabokov makes a lot of strong points some I agree with and he also makes some points that I don't agree with. I do agree with the fact that a good reader should be able to notice and fondle details. The reason this is so important is because small details are what make up the complete story. I do not agree with him when he says that a reader shouldn't make a connection between the characters and themselves. He also says that you shouldn't compare yourself to any of the characters but instead look at it as something that is brand new. I disagree with this statement because comparing yourself to a character in the story is a natural instinct for some readers and it can sometimes help make the story more interesting. I do agree with him when he says that a writer needs to have a story, a lesson, and magic. I agree because these three elements make literature more interesting especially if they are used properly. So that's my opinion of "Good Readers and Good Writers" by Vladimir Nabokov.