Why do you think Gardner made the decision to use Grendel as a narrator? How does Grendel’s status as a monster affect the way he tells the story?

I think Gardner made Grendel the narrator so we, the reader, can understand him more. It’s also Grendel’s story; he should be able to tell it. I think if someone, or something in this case, narrates their own story, you’re getting their perspective on things. You understand them more because not only are they telling you what is happening, they are telling you what they are thinking and how they are reacting to situations. Grendel’s status as a monster does affect the way he tells the story. He feels misunderstood and wants the reader to understand him.