Unit 1: Echoes from the Past — Lesson Notes

Question 1

What is the fundamental characteristic of epic poems like “The Odyssey”?

Answer 1

The fundamental characteristic of epic poems like “The Odyssey” is the focus on a legendary hero in a quest of great importance

Question 2

Despite being poems, what is the nature of epic poems?

Answer 2

Even though they are poems, epic poems are still narrative in nature, which means they tell a story