grendel is feared and hated because he: A)smells badly B) destroys crops C) eats men D) chases children.
The reason Grendel is feared and hated is because he eats men. To arrive at this answer, we can analyze the options you have provided.
A) Smells badly: While Grendel may have had an unpleasant smell, it does not account for the fear and hatred associated with him.
B) Destroys crops: There is no evidence or mention in the original story of Beowulf that Grendel destroys crops. Therefore, this option can be ruled out.
C) Eats men: This option is the most accurate explanation. Grendel is described as a vicious, man-eating monster in the Old English epic poem, Beowulf. He attacks and kills the warriors in the mead hall, Heorot, causing fear and devastation among the people.
D) Chases children: Again, there is no mention of Grendel specifically targeting or chasing children in the original story.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) eats men.