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EPIC

EPIC. A long narrative poem that traces the adventures of a great hero. Epic. Often includes elements of myth, legend, folklore and history Tone is serious Language is grand, expressive and formal Oral art form, not usually written down. During Anglo-Saxon period:

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EPIC

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  1. EPIC A long narrative poem that traces the adventures of a great hero

  2. Epic Often includes elements of myth, legend, folklore and history Tone is serious Language is grand, expressive and formal Oral art form, not usually written down • During Anglo-Saxon period: • Told by scops in mead halls • Granted immortality through remembrance

  3. Characteristics The hero is a great leader strongly identified with a particular people or society. The setting is broad and often includes the upper and lower worlds. The hero does great deeds in battle or undertakes and extraordinary journey. Sometimes the gods or other supernatural beings take part in the action. The story is told in heightened (fancy) language.

  4. Epic Hero • Main character in a epic • Undertakes quests in order to achieve something of greatvalue • Legendary figure • Performs great deeds requiring incredible strength and courage • Person of high quality • Remember the Moral Code

  5. The Archetypal Hero: is born of royal parents often displays great power and strength even in childhood craves adventure and seeks to test his own power by going on quests has a journey of discovery during which he learns a lesson isolated during the quest and must do battle with nightmarish creatures or monsters. takes a trip to the underworld undergoes a spiritual rebirth

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