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Title: The Epic Hero


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The Epic Hero
  • Essential Question What is an epic?

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Epic Poem
  • An epic poem is a long narrative poem that
    recounts (tells) the deeds of a larger-than-life
    hero who embodies the values of a particular
    society.

3
Characteristics
  • Hero is a figure of heroic stature, of national
    or international importance, and of great
    historical legendary significance
  • The setting is vast in scope, covering great
    nations, the world, or the universe
  • The action consists of deeds of great valor or
    requiring superhuman courage

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Characteristics continued
  • Supernatural forces gods, angels, and demons
    interest themselves in the action and intervene
    from time to time
  • A style of sustained elevation and grand
    simplicity is used
  • The epic poet recounts the deeds of his heroes
    with objectivity

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Conventions
  • The poet opens by stating his theme
  • The poet invokes a Muse to inspire and instruct
    him
  • The poet opens his narrative in medias res in
    the middle of things giving the necessary
    exposition in later portions of the epic

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Conventions continued
  • The poet includes catalogues of warriors, ships,
    armies
  • The poet includes extended formal speeches by the
    main characters
  • The poet makes use of the epic simile (Homeric
    simile)

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What is an epic hero?
  • An epic hero is the central figure in an epic who
    has superior qualities and risks personal danger
    to pursue a grand quest

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Characteristics of an EPIC HERO
  • Is significant and glorified
  • Is on a quest
  • Has superior or superhuman strength,
    intelligence, and/or courage
  • Is ethical
  • Risks death for glory or for the greater good of
    society

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Continued
  • Performs brave tasks
  • Is a strong and responsible leader
  • Reflects the ideals of a particular society -
    Courage, loyalty, honor, bravery, leadership,
    self-control, daring and wit
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