A Story of Epic Proportions: What Makes a Poem an Epic?
A Story of Epic Proportions: What Makes a Poem an Epic?
Description:
Students learn about the epic poem form and to its roots in oral tradition. They study the epic hero cycle and will learn how to recognize this pattern of events and elements in both ancient and modern texts, including Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter.
Education Levels:
6, 7, 8
Subject:
Process Skills, Literature
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
National Endowment of the Humanities
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