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So, our project tin English is to write an Epic kind of like Beowulf (studied before this project), Odyssey, Iliad. The Epic is not going to be in poem form, it's more like a story.
Below is a copy of the task sheet that our English teacher gave us, below that are my ideas for my Epic. I'm not too sure about them so could you please give advice on what type of story line I should have.
Soooooooo, I was thinking about a Diablo-ish story line. A Prime Evil, who will be destroyed by my main character after a tremendous search across the globe. The setting will be a post-apocolyptic world, in which the Gods are weak and futile to stand against the might of the Evils. By destroying this Prime Evil the Elder Scrolls (you can see what I do in my free time) are also destroyed, thereby freeing the Gods from their shackles.
I'm open to any suggestions but I really want to keep it a mythological setting, with Demons and Gods (and the Hero, a sort of demigod). I'll keep updating this as I progress with my story, hopefully it'll be good.
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Below is a copy of the task sheet that our English teacher gave us, below that are my ideas for my Epic. I'm not too sure about them so could you please give advice on what type of story line I should have.
(Task Sheet)
Writing your Epic
The Epic begins with an invocation to a muse.
Begins in the middle of things (Literary term is "in media res")
Begins with a statement of the theme.
Heroic elements needed
Heroic figure represents a particular culture's idea of what strength and virtues make someone a hero.
The epic hero's weaknesses and failings are as evident as his strengths and virtues.
1. A quest - a problem that only the epic hero is capable of solving
The hero's quest often includes dangerous obstacles that test his strength, endurance, courage and craftiness.
Gods and other deities often play a role in the outcome of events, whether for good or evil, as they assist the hero or become an obstacle in his quest.
The hero does not confront and battle his primary opponent until the climax of the story.
2. Accepts the call to go on the quest - if the hero rejects the call then they wouldn't be much of a hero now would they.
3. A journey - to fulfill their mission
the hero often descends into the underworld or some dark place, where his strength and other abilities are tested.
4. Lineage - As seen while reading Beowulf
5. Boasting - As seen while reading Beowulf
The Epic hero contains all or some of the element soy a mythological hero.
1. Unusual birth
2. Unusual events occurring at birth
3. Partly "divine" nature
4. Noble birth
5. Glimpse of future mission is seen at time of childhood
6. Journeys to fulfill the mission
The hero and other characters often make long, formal speeches, such as challenges or points of debate, in the middle of action.
These speeches end with "thus he spoke" or similar phrases to identify that the character was speaking, not the narrator.
Additional features of an Epic
Epic poems also contain lengthy histories and descriptions of important items, such as swords, used by the hero or other important characters.
The setting is vast, covering many nations, the world or the universe
Contains long lists (Epic catalogue)
Features long and formal speeches
Shows divine intervention on human affairs
Features heroes that demonstrate the values of a civilization.
(End of Task Sheet)
Writing your Epic
The Epic begins with an invocation to a muse.
Begins in the middle of things (Literary term is "in media res")
Begins with a statement of the theme.
Heroic elements needed
Heroic figure represents a particular culture's idea of what strength and virtues make someone a hero.
The epic hero's weaknesses and failings are as evident as his strengths and virtues.
1. A quest - a problem that only the epic hero is capable of solving
The hero's quest often includes dangerous obstacles that test his strength, endurance, courage and craftiness.
Gods and other deities often play a role in the outcome of events, whether for good or evil, as they assist the hero or become an obstacle in his quest.
The hero does not confront and battle his primary opponent until the climax of the story.
2. Accepts the call to go on the quest - if the hero rejects the call then they wouldn't be much of a hero now would they.
3. A journey - to fulfill their mission
the hero often descends into the underworld or some dark place, where his strength and other abilities are tested.
4. Lineage - As seen while reading Beowulf
5. Boasting - As seen while reading Beowulf
The Epic hero contains all or some of the element soy a mythological hero.
1. Unusual birth
2. Unusual events occurring at birth
3. Partly "divine" nature
4. Noble birth
5. Glimpse of future mission is seen at time of childhood
6. Journeys to fulfill the mission
The hero and other characters often make long, formal speeches, such as challenges or points of debate, in the middle of action.
These speeches end with "thus he spoke" or similar phrases to identify that the character was speaking, not the narrator.
Additional features of an Epic
Epic poems also contain lengthy histories and descriptions of important items, such as swords, used by the hero or other important characters.
The setting is vast, covering many nations, the world or the universe
Contains long lists (Epic catalogue)
Features long and formal speeches
Shows divine intervention on human affairs
Features heroes that demonstrate the values of a civilization.
(End of Task Sheet)
Soooooooo, I was thinking about a Diablo-ish story line. A Prime Evil, who will be destroyed by my main character after a tremendous search across the globe. The setting will be a post-apocolyptic world, in which the Gods are weak and futile to stand against the might of the Evils. By destroying this Prime Evil the Elder Scrolls (you can see what I do in my free time) are also destroyed, thereby freeing the Gods from their shackles.
I'm open to any suggestions but I really want to keep it a mythological setting, with Demons and Gods (and the Hero, a sort of demigod). I'll keep updating this as I progress with my story, hopefully it'll be good.
👍
