Society needs a target, whether it is a person or a group of people, to point the finger at. All of Grendel's actions are the result of him being exactly what people want and need: a monster. In the words of the dragon, “[Grendel is], so to speak, the raw existent by which [humans] learn to define themselves” (Gardner 62). This is where balance comes in. Without Grendel, people turn on each other and hierarchy makes sense. Without the kingdom and its people, Grendel has nothing to observe and his intelligence is of no use. Is Grendel depicted in a way to gain the reader's sympathy? Yes and no. He is presented as human, which makes him accessible to the reader. On the other hand, it is easier to believe that monsters are behind cruel acts, but it is more demanding to digest that a person with the ability to choose their actions could commit such evil acts. However, when it comes to blaming those responsible for Grendel's inhumanity, the blame can fall on many, primarily the humans who use Grendel instead of welcoming him. Grendel is unknowingly convinced that he is the monster. The dragon grants him immunity to weapons, he is chosen by the people, and he is cursed by the cursed blood that flows through his veins. Test your destiny and act according to what the public expects