The epic poem Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the main themes of epic poems?
A
heroic life, leadership and authority
Epic poems usually portray aristocratic militaristic societies.
2
Q
Where does the word “epic” come from?
A
the Greek word épos (oral composition)
3
Q
How is the narrative of the epic poem organised?
A
in type scenes
They are fixed types of scenes that reoccur in different epic poems.
Some examples of type scenes are the banquet, the battle, the funeral of the hero
4
Q
What is an epic poem?
A
long narrative in verse that deals with heroic deeds and the glorious past of a nation
5
Q
What are the main aims of the epic poem?
A
celebration of heroic values and of the traditional values of a nation
Epic poems never question the values that they portray.
