Question

Read the following excerpt from Grendel.
I understood that the world was nothing: a mechanical chaos of casual, brute enmity on which we stupidly impose our hopes and fears. I understood that, finally and absolutely, I alone exist. All the rest, I saw, is merely what pushes me, or what I push against, blindly—as blindly as all that is not myself pushes back. I create the whole universe, blink by blink.—An ugly god pitifully dying in a tree!
Select one example of figurative language that the author uses in this excerpt. Identify the type of figurative language used and then explain what the figurative language means and analyze what it tells the reader about the story’s narrator. Be sure to use specific details from the excerpt to support your ideas.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Can you give me like 1-2 min? im currently trying to help someone.

Answer 3

Sure

Answer 4

Just need guidance not looking for answers =)

Answer 5

Well how about you use "An ugly god pitifully dying in a tree"...seems like there can be some beef there, or use "merely what pushes me, or what I push against"...you pick one and tell me what figurative language it is using.

Answer 6

An ugly god pitifully dying in a tree

Answer 7

This is figurative language because it is using a human characteristic to define something that isn't alive

Answer 8

Ok great! Now what do you think this tells you about the reader?

Answer 9

I think this example is portraying the fact that this is a depressing or sad time

Answer 10

Ok great! Now try and elaborate some. What are some other things he says that might hint at there being depressing or sad times?

Answer 11

world was nothing: a mechanical chaos of casual, brute enmity on which we stupidly impose our hopes and fears.

Answer 12

I think this quote explicitly shows that the mood is not positive

Answer 13

That maybe the feeling is loneliness

Answer 14

Perfect! I think you got it!

Answer 15

Just combine it all and make it smooth and you should be good to go!

Answer 16

Thank you so much for your help!! You help typically in English?

Answer 17

Anything. I dont really specialize in anything. I can help with just about anything except history, ill pick up anything else in about a min and then i can help you figure out what you need.

Answer 18

Sounds good ,, thanks again!

Answer 19

Anytime! if you ever need help tag me! :D