Why is the Odyssey characterized as an epic?

Answer 1

An odyssey is a long and adventurous journey such as the return of Odysseus from the Trojan War, often with the additional idea of a search for an intellectual or spiritual goal. The most famous odyssey story of modern times is Ulysses (the Latin name for Odysseus) by James Joyce in which Leopold Bloom (Ulysses) wanders through the streets of Dublin for a whole day having a series of meetings and adventures before returning home to his wife Molly.

Answer 2

Epics are long narrative poems describing heroic acts. Magnitude of the work, loftiness of ideals and grandeur of the theme also counts. Characteristics of an epic fit Odessey and so it is considered as a great epic.

Answer 3

1. its a long narrative poem
2. characters are all human as well as supernatural beings.
3. actions and deeds of bravery are related.
4. lofty and refined language is used.
5. reference to the process of evolution of a nation.

Answer 4

The Odyssey is characterized as an epic because it is a long narrative poem that follows the journey of a hero (Odysseus) with elements such as grand themes, epic hero traits (cunning, bravery), supernatural beings, and a focus on the hero's personal development and challenges.

Answer 5

* Objective * Written in verse * Narration of events * Serious in subject and style * With a hero who saves his people

Answer 6

• War
• Heroes
• contention
• nobility
• poetry

Answer 7

poem with books and stanzas epic similes