Existentialism is an extreme, really almost absurdist view that there is no inherent truth or meaning in the universe. The classic existentialism time period occurred after World War II, as a result of the alienation and bitterness felt by so many people. ... Grendel has had an epiphany, in which he fully accepts existentialism- he is the one that matters, exists, and he is the creator of the universe. ... The mountains are what I define them as'- (28). In true existentialism fashion Grendel decides he must find his individual purpose, "The world is all pointless accident,"" I say. ...

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