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Epic Works - Example Papers

Epic Works

Epics by definition are long narrative poems, that are grand in both theme
and style (Webster 417). They usually involve actions of great glory and are
typically centered around historical or legendary events of universal
significance. Most epics deal with the deeds of a single individual, however,
it is not uncommon to have more than one main character. Epics embody several
main features including: supernatural forces, sometimes the deity of the time,
that shape the action; battles or other forms of physical combat; and a formal
statement of the theme of the epic. Everyday details of life are commonplace
and intricately woven into the background of each story in the same ...

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of Odysseus have sailed for home. As
the Odyssey begins, an additional 10 years have passed since the fall of Troy
and Odysseus still has not returned to his home. The noblemen have converged on
his palace seeking the hand of his lovely wife, Penelope. However, Penelope
refuses their advances choosing to remain faithful to Odysseus.
During the ten years of his absence since the fall of Troy, Odysseus has
traveled the world undertaking many unbelievable adventures and trials set upon
him by the god Poseidon. Throughout his travels he along with his men sailed to
many strange lands. These great adventures included tricking Polyphemus a
Cyclops by being "nobody" (Norton 320), sailing to the end of the world and
descending into Hell (Norton 340), successfully battling Scylla, a six-headed
monster that devoured passing seamen (Norton 361) and finally, passing safely
around a terrible whirlpool (Norton 366 - 367).
During his descent into Hell, Odysseus meets a sear who ...

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