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Beowulf: A New Telling by Robert Nye Unit Introduction

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. What is an Epic? A long story in poem form An epic has a hero The epic is the story of the hero’s travels and his fights with monsters, gods, and bad guys An epic is told in the 3rd person Epics were originally sung, often to a harp 6/15/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Epics contain information about the culture that created them: *religion *dress and ornaments *homes *weapons and war *roles of men and women *values *moral standards 6/15/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Epics often contain clues to what the people who created them feared or did not understand: *natural disasters *natural features (like hot springs) *death *the heavens *storms 6/15/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. What is an Epic Hero? Has “larger than life” qualities Is a natural leader of others Is not emotionally connected to his/her followers, even though they die for him/her and he/she fights for them Is appealing to the opposite sex but rarely has an extended relationship Defeats monsters and/or fights gods (or very bad guys) 6/15/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Has “good” on his/her side Is associated with “light” and strength and values Often stands alone in battle Is smarter than everyone else, generally Is a problem-solver Has a weakness that often destroys him/her or leads to death (or near death) Is on the move – travels to find adventure Is a skilled fighter 6/15/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Examples from TV and movies Superman Hercules Indiana Jones Buffy the Vampire Slayer Luke Skywalker Odysseus 6/15/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.