12 Signs Of The Zodiac In Western Astrology
There are a total of twelve signs of the zodiac in western astrology; Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer,
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. People believe that different
signs of the zodiac present different characteristics of those people who were born in those months. It
is said that Leos for example are strong willed yet vain and are represented by the lion; Cancers are
said to be kind and gentle yet subjective, represented by the crab. The connections to the Zodiac, in
the novel Grendel, can be subjective however are very important to the understanding of the story. The
final six chapters of Grendel are represented by the signs of the Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn,
Aquarius, and Pisces.
In chapter seven of Grendel is represented by the Libra zodiac. Libras are said to represent balance;
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A Sagittarius is said to be farseeing, outspoken and are represented by an archer. Approaching the year
s darkest night, and the only way out of a dream is down and through it. The trees are dead. The days
are an arrow in a dead man s chest (Gardner 125). The mention of the arrow in a chapter depicting
Grendel s concept of religion is interesting, because the main place you want to hit a person is either
the heart or head in order to kill them. Religion, you follow with your heart, and let go of your mind
and the realistic ideals of the world.
Chapter ten talks they are said to be very persistent but sometimes have pessimistic attitudes giving
them realistic expectations, their symbol is a goat. I lay the tree sideways, wait for the goat to be in
better range, then shove. It drops with a crash and rolls crookedly towards him (Gardner 140).
Chapter eleven represents the Aquarius, they are friendly yet evasive and avoid commitment, their
symbol is a
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