Mercy: An Illluminated Text of John Gardner's Grendel

This presentation by Izat Mir and Jason Weng seems to begin innocently enough - the background image is pastoral and Grendel is sparring with the ram.  But as the Illuminated Text continues - a theme - a focus builds.  First Grendel goes to the Mead Hall to seek friendship - and he is attacked.  He cries for "Mercy."  Then he sees the same injustice being thrust upon Wealhtheow - and he again asks those around him for "mercy."  The authors of this Illuminated Text do a terrific job of making a point and building their support throughout the presentation.  Please remember, as this is a Power Point Illuminated Text, to hear the sound you must use Internet Explorer as your browser and choose to Open rather than to Save when you click on the link below.