1. Epic/Narrative Poetry
The Odyssey

2. 20. Narrative Poetry
A poem that tells a story. (Like a ballad or Epic)
Example: “The Raven”, “Casey at the Bat”

3. 21. Epic Poetry (A type of Narrative Poetry)
A long narrative poem that tells the story of a great Hero or Heroine and their adventures.
Example: The Iliad, The Odyssey

4. 22. Hero (Heroine)
The Protagonist (Main Character) in an Epic Poem or story.
A Hero is a person with skills and abilities that are greater than the average person.
A Hero usually goes through some great test or adventure and proves their self to be stronger, braver, or smarter than others.
Example: Odysseus, Hercules, Xena, Iron Man

5. 23. Tragic Hero The Hero/Heroine of a Tragedy or Epic.
A Tragic Hero, because of their own fault or weakness (a tragic flaw), goes through a great deal of suffering, but eventually learns from their mistakes.
Example: Odysseus is a Tragic Hero

6. 24. Archetype
The Ideal Example of a certain type of character or person.
Example: The Warrior, the Fool, the Innocent, the Orphan, the Destroyer, the Bully, etc…