The Odyssey and the Epic Hero

Which one is NOT one of the traits of an epic hero?

• is significant and glorified

• is good at fighting dragons

• performs brave deeds

• is on a quest

struggle between opposing forces

• epithet

• foil

• conflict

• epic simile

a descriptive word or phrase that comes before or after a character's name and describes a trait of the character

• assuage

• foil

• epithet

• in medias res

the deeper message or central idea in a text; the universal idea that applies to all human beings

• foil

• topic

• Homeric simile

• theme

An epic hero is a strong and responsible _______.

• fighter

• leader

An epic hero represents the __________ of their society or culture.

• ideals

• weaknesses

An epic hero is on a __________, both an outward journey and inner journey of growth.

• mission

• quest

• boat

An epic hero possesses __________ strength, intelligence, and/or courage.

• supernatural

• average

• normal

An epic hero risks _________ for glory or the greater good of society.

• his health

• a limb

• death

• his reputation

An epic hero often encounters __________ during his quest.

• Supernatural beings

• Ordinary people

• Domestic animals

• Modern technology