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English Language and Literature

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Journal

1992

Cain (myth)—Symbolism

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The Redemption Of Cain In John Gardner's Grendel, Graig Payne Apr 1992

The Redemption Of Cain In John Gardner's Grendel, Graig Payne

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Examines Gardner’s Grendel in terms of the clash of the title character’s world-view versus that of the Men in the story. Pays particular attention to Grendel’s position as a descendant of Cain.

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