Ryken Ch 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Heroic Narrative
A
Protagonist centered
- representation of social norms/ideas
- representation of universal humanity
- often flawed but has the ability to act for good
- life as a comment to reality and humanity
2
Q
Epic
A
Grab scale heroic narrative
- long encyclopedic characterizing a whole age
- structured
3
Q
Comedy
A
Related āUā shaped plot
Prosperity to tragedy to happy ending
Dominant in the Bible
4
Q
Tragedy
A
Tragic protagonist- brought on by a flaw
Representation of total humanity
