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The word epic is derived from the Ancient ______ adjective, ______, which means a _______________

Greek , "epikos" , poetic story.

In literature, an_______ is a long narrative poem which is usually related to heroic deeds of a person of an unusual courage and unparalleled bravery.

epic

how many elements of an epic are there

6

The protagonist manifests the ideal hero that has great physical strength and determination to face great danger.

SUPERNATURAL STRENGTH AND VALOR

The epic hero can be a divine being - a god/goddess - or protected by a heavenly creature. He/ She is always successful in facing difficult challenges attempts.

LEGENDARY HERO

WHAT ARE THE 6 ELEMENTS OF AN EPIC

SUPERNATURAL STRENGTH OR VALOR

LEGENDARY HERO

INVOVLEMENT OF THE SUPERNATURAL

OMNISCIENT NARRATION

EPIC STYLE OF WRITING

MULTIPLE SETTINGS

The epic is affected by interventions by otherworldly forces such as gods/goddesses, demons, angels, nature, etc

INVOLVEMENT OF THE SUPERNATURAL

The narrator is objective and sees and knows everything

OMNISCIENT NARRATION

The style is overly formal, lyrical, poetic, and sophisticated.

EPIC STYLE OF WRITING

The characters, especially the protagonist, do not remain in one location. Oftentimes, they are sent into journeys to faraway lands, sail across the vast seas, and sometimes descend to the underworld or soar to the heavens.

MULTIPLE SETTINGS

survived through monks, who may have altered its pagan parts to fit Christian beliefs.

Beowulf

Who is the writer of beowulf?

unknown

Composed in Old English probably in Northumbria in northeast England

Beowulf

Beowulf was composed around

700-750

Depicts a world from the early 6th century

Beowulf

Principal Characters of Beowulf

Beowulf, King Hrothgar ,Grendel , Grendel’s mother and wiglaf