Midterm Exam - The Epic Flashcards

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What’s the difference b/w a folk epic and a literary epic?

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✅ Folk epic: created & developed through oral tradition.

✅ Literary epic: written by a single specific author.

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What is an epic?

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A long narrative poem about a larger-than-life hero

✅ IMPORTANT to the history of a nation

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Epic Hero

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✅ Focuses on the adventures of the main character
✅ virtuous— although flawed
✅ occupied an elevated position in society

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Epic conflict

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✅ Hero’s struggle against an obstacle

✅ Proves himself through success in battles

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Heroic Quest

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✅ Quest/adventure in search of something of value to his people

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Divine Intervention

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✅ Hero receives help from a god or other supernatural force.

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