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Traits of an Epic

Traits of an Epic. #1 — A LOOOONNNNGGGG narrative poem—Book length. • High idealism • Poetic beauty • Also includes the seamier Elements of life. #2 - A quick-thinking action hero. • ADVENTURES. • DEEDS OF VALOR. • UNIFIES THE WHOLE POEM. OR NOT!.

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Traits of an Epic

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  1. Traits of an Epic

  2. #1 — A LOOOONNNNGGGG narrative poem—Book length • High idealism • Poetic beauty • Also includes the seamier Elements of life

  3. #2 - A quick-thinking action hero • ADVENTURES • DEEDS OF VALOR • UNIFIES THE WHOLE POEM OR NOT! • 9 TRAITS - See your study guide

  4. #3 - Begins with invocation to the museto ask for divine help in undertaking such a big project HELP!

  5. #4 - Begins in “media res” Start here! Then flash back

  6. #5 - A grand, lofty style Eloquent Formal Magnificent Grandiose

  7. #6 - Use of epic similes Extended similes full of pictorial detail Polyphemus - Nancy Lee Kern, 1999

  8. #7 -Emphasis on bravery, heroism, and noble deeds as solution to human problems. • Violence leads to violence • Revenge is a motif • Plot is infused with MACHISMO

  9. #8 - Intervention by the gods

  10. #9 - Divisions of the tale Episode #1 Episode #2 Episode #3 Episode #4

  11. #10 - Counsels - gatherings in which leaders and chieftains plan strategiesand tactics. But watch out, sometimesthey argue!

  12. #11 - A preoccupation with weapons

  13. #12 - A descent to the Underworld

  14. #13 - Portents and Prophecies

  15. #14 - Encyclopedic manner of narration Omniscient Point of View

  16. #15 - Frequent battles over boundaries, turf

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