Epic Hero: Characteristics & Qualities

The epic hero is often born into...

• poverty

• power

• ordinary world

• chaos

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Epic heroes are often capable of great abilities, such as...

• strength

• flying

• invisibility

• intelligence

An epic hero is a great _______ who has proven themselves in fighting or battle.

You cannot have an epic hero without an epic...

• tragedy

• journey

• war

• loss

An epic hero is also a _______ hero, known well by their own community.

• local

• kingdom

• village

• eternal

_______ is often an epic hero's greatest character flaw, and they must learn _______ during their journey.

• Impatience, patience

• Selfishness, selflessness

• Anger, peace

• Pride, humility

Epic heroes often have supernatural friends and foes, including...

• Monsters

• Gods/Goddesses

• Sorcerers/Magical Beings

• Ghosts/Undead

How is Odysseus born into power?

• He is from the ruling family of Ithaca.

• He is the son of Zeus.

• He is the son of Poseidon.

• He is the prince of Troy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How long is Odysseus's journey?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

_______ may be Odysseus's biggest strength, but _______ is one of his greatest weaknesses.

• Power, pride

• Cunning, curiosity

• Wisdom, wealth

• Fighting, fear