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Epics and Epic Heroes

Elements of Epics Characteristics of Epic Heroes The Hero’s Journey. Epics and Epic Heroes. Epic: a lengthy narrative poem concerning heroic details Typically begins in medias res (in the middle of things) Has a vast setting covering nations, the world or the universe

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Epics and Epic Heroes

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  1. Elements of Epics Characteristics of Epic Heroes The Hero’s Journey Epics and Epic Heroes

  2. Epic: a lengthy narrative poem concerning heroic details • Typically begins in medias res (in the middle of things) • Has a vast setting covering nations, the world or the universe • Addresses cultural themes like history, national identity, and religion • Journey often takes hero into heaven or the underworld • Uses epithets (descriptive word or phrase that takes place of person’s name) • Has superhuman beings and events that complicate the plot • Features long and formal speeches • Shows divine intervention on human affairs • Stars heroes that embody values of society Elements of an Epic

  3. A brave and noble character in an epic Commonly desires glory or fame Possesses superhuman strength or wisdom Has flaws (commonly pride or hubris) Has high or unusual birth or national status Performs deeds of great valor or that require superhuman strength Embodies values of society (honor, bravery, hospitality, respect for the dead) Has success in battle The epic hero will complete a cyclical journey, face challenges and return home changed The epic Hero

  4. Ordinary World: hero is introduced to the audience Call to Adventure: hero is called to quest and knows that everything will change Refusal of Call: hero refuses call to quest due to sense of duty Crossing the Threshold: hero begins adventure The Road of Trials: hero experiences series of tests Woman as the Temptress: hero encounters deterring temptations (commonly a woman) Into the Underworld: hero enters the Underworld Return Home: hero returns home with new wisdom Seizing the Sword: hero confronts and defeats old enemies Return to Order: hero returns to old life The Hero’s Journey

  5. Alliteration: the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words • Caesura: a natural pause in the middle of a line of poetry • Epithet: a word or phrase used to describe an attribute of a person • Richard the Lion-hearted • Kenning: a metaphorical phrase used to replace a concrete noun Figurative Terms

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