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Characteristics of an Epic—a long narrative poem. -Greek Focus

Characteristics of an Epic—a long narrative poem. -Greek Focus. Take Notes!. Epic Devices. Poet opens by stating the theme, invoking the muse, and opening in the action. Poet includes catalogs of warriors, ships, armies, etc. Extended formal speeches are made by the main characters.

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Characteristics of an Epic—a long narrative poem. -Greek Focus

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  1. Characteristics of an Epic—a long narrative poem. -Greek Focus Take Notes!

  2. Epic Devices • Poet opens by stating the theme, invoking the muse, and opening in the action. • Poet includes catalogs of warriors, ships, armies, etc. • Extended formal speeches are made by the main characters. • Poet makes frequent use of the epic (heroic) simile. • Epic simile: an elaborate comparison, involved and ornate. It is also called an extended or Homeric simile. • Compare heroic or epic events to simple and easy to understand everyday events.

  3. Characteristics of an Epic 1. Includes a physically impressive hero of national or historical importance

  4. Traits of an Epic Hero • A main character • His legendary or heroic actions are central to his culture, race, or nation • A larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society • An epic hero is superhuman (in a sense). He is braver, stronger, smarter, and cleverer than an ordinary person is. He is of mixed divine and human birth and possesses human weaknesses. • The epic hero is on a quest for something of great value. • The epic hero fights monsters. • The epic hero returns home significantly transformed by his journey. • In his journey, the epic hero covers great geographical distances and even visits the underworld, other worlds, and/ or other times.

  5. Characteristics of an Epic 2. A vast setting encompassing much of the known physical world, and sometimes the land of the dead.

  6. Characteristics of an Epic 3. A quest (or journey) undertaken in search of something of value

  7. Characteristics of an Epic 4. Involvement of supernatural forces • Ex. The gods and goddesses

  8. Characteristics of an Epic 5. Glorification of the hero at the end of the story

  9. Characteristics of an Epic 6. A basis in a specific culture or society

  10. The Greeks value: CUNNING over STRENGTH

  11. The Greeks value: Their Homeland

  12. The Greeks value: Respect for the gods

  13. The Greeks Value: the importance of hospitality

  14. The Greeks Value:Youth and beauty

  15. The Greeks Value:rhetorical abilities(the admiration for those who speak well)

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