Several of the selections we read were 'epics'. Explain what an epic is and use at least 2 different examples to illustrate the characteristics of an epic.
I used Oedipus and the Iliad.
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I used Oedipus and the Iliad.
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Illustrating an epic in the story
An epic is a BIIIG story. The Iliad is definitely an example. Lots of characters, lots of action, and lots of complexity.
I don't know whether Oedipus qualifies, unless you consider the entire trilogy.
I don't know whether Oedipus qualifies, unless you consider the entire trilogy.
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