"Don't look so bored. Imagine how I must feel."

After "reading" any good piece of literature (or even film, for that matter), we are often left with that memorable scene that speaks to us in some way.  Perhaps it crystallized the character or theme for you, or articulated a philosophy of life that is important to you, or even just made you laugh or cry.  What is one of those scenes from Grendel that you will probably long remember (and Why?)?