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Epic

Published on Nov 23, 2015

Literary terms for Odyssey unit.

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Epic

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epic poem

a long poem telling a hero's story
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Qualities of an Epic poem

  • Elevated (fancy) language
  • Vast setting
  • Supernatural elements
  • Larger-than-life hero reflects cultural ideals
  • Hero's actions determine fate of a nation
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Epic hero

the main character of an epic poem
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An Epic hero...

  • is larger-than-life, has superhuman ability
  • embodies ideals of his society
  • has a mysterious or supernatural birth
  • is a warrior, leader, or on a journey
  • is human and has human weaknesses
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Heroic/tragic flaw

  • Greek: "hamartia"
  • the flaw that causes the hero's downfall
  • Most common flaw is "hubris"
  • Hubris: excessive pride
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Epic Journey

the journey an epic hero undertakes
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Monomyth

common stages of a hero's journey
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Monomyth stages

departure, initiation, return
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archetype

recurring elements in the literature of various cultures
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Archetypes are...

  • Situations
  • Symbols
  • Characters
  • Plot patterns
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invocation

Epic poem begins with a prayer to the Muse
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in media res

the epic story begins "in the middle of things"
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extended simile

simile that extends over multiple lines of poetry
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Quiz: friday

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