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How is Grendel characterized in this excerpt?

jealous
compassionate
lonely
practical

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Jealous.

The excerpt emphasizes Grendel’s envy and rage at the men’s joy and fellowship (his exclusion and hostility toward their feasting), which motivates his attacks. He may also be isolated, but the dominant trait shown is jealousy rather than compassion or practicality.