Journal 10/25/2011 What does being a hero mean to you? What makes someone a hero? Who do you think is the best example of a hero and why? –6-8 sentences!

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Journal 10/25/2011 What does being a hero mean to you? What makes someone a hero? Who do you think is the best example of a hero and why? –6-8 sentences!

Epic. Elements of epic literature…

Elements of Epic-ness Epic Hero Epic Plot Epic Setting Archetypes Epic Themes

Epic hero Possess super human strength, craftiness, and confidence Either helped or harmed by the gods They have ideals/ values that the culture admires Manages to stay alive in dangerous situations

Epic Plot Must involve a LONG journey with complications: –Strange creature –Divine intervention (gods helping or hurting) –Large-scale events –Treacherous weather

Epic Setting They must go to strange, fantastic or exotic lands They must travel to more than one nation.

Archetypes Archetypes are characters, situations, and images that are present in many times and cultures: –Sea monster –Wicked temptress –Buried treasure –Suitors’ contest –Epic hero –Loyal servant

Epic themes Reflects universal themes: –Courage –Fate of a nation –A homecoming –Beauty –Loyalty –Life and death

Can you… Think of any epic stories or heroes? As we read The Odyssey (an epic poem) look for elements that make it epic!

Vocab 1 The Odyssey Beguiling Foreboding Meditation Travail Adversary Ponderous Profusion Ardor Abominably Appalled Harried Assuage