Truth

Truthfully, I am VERY late with this post.

Truth is a main factor within the story of Grendel. Throughout his life, there are a lot of unanswered questions and a constant search for what is real and what is a lie. Grendel seeks truth but that is easier said than done. Within every lie, there is some truth, which means Grendel has to make personal decisions on what to believe and what not to pay any attention to. The closest being to the "truth" seemed to be the dragon. He gave off a vibe of honesty. Because of his longevity of life, he feels that there is no reason to lie with all of the knowledge he holds. He plays with one's mind but in the end, he explains what is asked of him to the best of his ability. He seems to have a more solid outlook on what life is and an acceptance of what is to come. He seems to live life in a predetermined way because he "knows everything, including how he will die." He doesn't try to go against fate. He doesn't seem himself to have a fighting chance and believe that all decisions are the only way to live because it has already been predetermined by the "Higher One." He sees himself as a witness to the life and death that will happen to Grendel. But what if Grendel fought against what he was "destined" to become? Do you think he could've changed his fate in a way?