A the zodiac motif to develop a key thematic interpretation of your chapter in Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life direct reference philosophy Ork zealous about his religion personality wise Grendel s curiosity he becomes tolerance to ppl Half horse half people Sagittarius is always described as having open mind intense curiosity and distinct philosophical view SAGITTARIUS ZODIAC SIGN These characteristics always guide them in their adventure of searching the answers of their questions mainly the meaning of life In Chapter 9 of Grendel the author John Gardner directly refer the zodiac sign Sagittarius by illustrating a story about Hrothgar s bowman and endowed the characteristics of Sagittarius to priest Ork and Grendel With the use of zodiac sign Sagittarius as a motif Gardner develops the theme of this chapter seeking the meaning of religion Starting off the chapter by describing in December Hrothgar's kingdom is a deep and dead silence Gardner established the mood of hopelessness Then Gardner depicts the scene of Hrothgar s bowmen hunting a heart which makes a direct reference to the zodiac sign Sagittarius since the symbol of Sagittarius is a longbow In the depiction of the scene Gardner draw the other motif that is important to the understanding of the chapter and the philosophy of religion Scylding forth time Describing how Time play as a motif Grendel hold several characteristics of Sagittarius particularly his appearance and personalities Sagittarius is identified as god Nergal from Babylonia who is centaur like with a animalistic body and a human head SAGITTARIUS HISTORY
