The correct answer is The creature's actions
Explanation:
In the literary work "Beowulf", Grendel is one of the monsters and antagonists that opposes the hero. This character is explored by the narrator in the section presented because the narrator describes what Grendel is doing; this is exemplified in "I clamped my palms to my ears" and "shrieked again". Moreover, by explaining the action of Grendel the narrator can better understand the personality and traits of Grendel and this helps the author to develop this character.
