Throughout the novel, Grendel evolves and matures as a character, and thus his style of writing and language evolves with him. In the primary passages of the novel, Grendel’s structure and syntax, while narrating the novel, is basic and elementary. Grendel develops his style of writing and language as he embarks on the study of the infamous Shaper. The Shaper’s iconic, soothing words shape and sophisticate Grendel’s language. Grendel begins using words he hears the humans speak, which he incorporates into his writing and narrations. Grendel is fascinated with the Shaper and his style of poetry and music; however, Grendel begins to understand that the Shaper is proclaiming deeds that are purely false. Grendel’s annoyance grows as he visits the Dragon. The Dragon opens Grendel’s eyes to the truth of the Shaper, which enrages and matures Grendel. The reader visually notices differences in Grendel’s language. He begins using an assortment of writing techniques that portray exactly what he sees.
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