Background for Grendel

Gardener began his career

The theory that asserts that knowledge arises from sensory experience is known as

When Grendel believes he is simply one of the universe's mechanical elements, he is exhibiting

Each of the astrological signs is a symbol linked to a person's

Gardener uses Grendel's experiences to explore

Which philosophy supports the belief that violence is an acceptable means of maintaining power?

Solipism is a theory that suggests

A theory that people are not defined by inherent qualities, but instead defined by what they do

In Ch. 5, the dragon's ideas exalt the individual and the present moment over

Gardener weaves the astrological cycle into the chapters beginning with

When Grendel was first published, it