"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?)?

The world is but a question, inscribed in our souls

We all have particular, specific questions about the text that we ask in order to better understand the characters, plot, and message.  If you have any of these types of questions, pose them here and offer an idea or two in response -- "Reactions to Grendel" (Ex.: Why does Grendel's mother have no name? Why does Grendel meet the Dragon? Why is he fascinated with Wealtheow, Unferth, the Shaper? What is this story really about? Is this a story about the power of our democratic society or about the destructive nature of man? About Hope and a Higher Purpose or Existentialism?)  You may also respond to others' questions here.

The Horror! The Horror!

What is the meaning of Evil?  How do you define it? What makes for an evil character? What is its source? Are we all evil, and is this . . . expected . . . normal? Is it as simple as selfish, self-centered pride, as grandiose as genocide?
What was God getting at when he told Cain that Sin (e.g., Evil) crouches outside his door and desires him, but that Man must master it? Is British poet W. H. Auden in agreement when he wrote, "Evil is . . . always human and shares our bed and eats at our own table"?

OMG!

Finish one of the sentences and then elaborate on your thoughts and ideas:
"If Victor has become GOD, then . . . ."
"If Nietzsche had met Victor, and heard his tale, the philosopher might have said . . ."

Who needs Cliffs?

Cliffs notes are over-rated.  Who needs them when all of you start plying your critical reading skills to the text at hand?  So here we go . . .
What is the key, central passage in Frankenstein that works to reveal the theme of the work, or a central tenet, or a major understanding of character?  While you needn't quote the entire passage, refer to it specifically, along with the page number, and include some commentary on why you believe this passage to be so significant and indispensible to the work.

Do you remember when . . . ?

Endgame is both a dark, sordid tragedy and a witty, ironic parody of life itself; as such, it has a little something for everyone. I hope that – at the least – some parts of this story spoke to you directly. Considering this, what are some of your favorite quotes or passages from the text? Why do these excerpts resonate with you?

The tension is KILLING me!

Any worthwhile story has a source of tension that propels the characters, and usually a central protagonist who must confront the problem and overcome obstacles en route to a discovery of self or other. Endgame is a classic drama – but one which avoids some of the trappings and traditions of pre-twentieth-century literature. What is the tension at play in this work? Who is the “hero” and what is his journey and discovery?