epic poetry and heros journey eng final prep

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epic poem definition

a long narrative poem that tells the story of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation

purpose of epic poems

epic setting

vast in scope, covering great nations, the world, or reals of gods and monsters, supernatural elements

elevated style in epics

formal, grand language with rich descriptions

what are 6 characteristics of epic poetry

epic settings, supernatural elements, elevated style, epic theme, invocation of a muse, in media res

epic theme

centers on universal concerns such as good vs. evil, honor, fate, and loyalty

invocation of a muse

the poet often begins by calling on a muse for inspiration

how in media res is shown in epics

the story often begins in the middle of the action

traits epic heroes typically have:

what epic heroes do in the epic:

travels over a great distance, captures the culture and traditions of a people, learns a lesson

in media res

"in the middle of things"

return with the treasure

returns to the ordinary world with something of value (object, wisdom, mentality), but they are no longer the same person

resurrection

faces a final test where they apply everything they've learned. often a metaphorical or literal rebirth, where hero emerges changes and more powerful

the road back

begins their journey home, but there are often additional challenges or enemies seeking revenge.
the hero must stay vigilant

the ordeal

hero faces their most dangerous test

the reward/ seizing the sword

after surviving the ordeal, hero is rewarded, such as treasure, knowledge, or a significant victory

approaching the innermost cave

hero comes closer to their greatest challenge, which can be a physical location of inner struggle; hero gathers strength to confront fears

tests, allies, enemies

faces various tests, meets allies, and encounters enemies while navigating their new world to test the hero and help them grow

crossing the threshold

commits to the adventures and crosses into the unknown world; signifies point of no return

meeting the mentor

hero encounters someone who provides advice, training, etc. to help overcome doubts on the journey

refusal of the call

feels afraid of the journey and may initially refuse the call

call to adventure

hero is confronted with an event disrupting ordinary world; asked to leave their familiar life to embark on a journey

ordinary world

everyday life, unaware of adventures to come

name the stages of the hero's journey in the most common order

ordinary world,
call to adventure,
refusal of the call, meeting mentor, crossing the threshold, (tests, allies, enemies), approach to the inmost cave, the ordeal, reward, the road back, resurrection, return with elixir

invocation to a muse shown in epics

request the power of a muse for inspiration, such as Calliope

hubris definition]

excessive pride

what book is the hero's journey first found in?

The Hero with a Thousand faces

when was The Hero with a Thousand Faces written?

1949

what are the core phases of the journey?

departure, initiation, coming home