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A 5 page research paper that is divided into two parts. In the first half of the paper, the writer defines three literary terms: epic, interpretation and evaluation. In the second half, the writer takes another term, narrative voice, and shows how this term applies to the Book of Genesis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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legendary, sometimes divine, characters, involved in events that are significant to an entire culture. Traditional or folk epics are typically founded on legend or history that has been preserved
through oral traditions. Examples of this type of epic include Homers Iliad and Odyssey, and the English medieval epic of Beowulf. Literary epics are imitations of this traditional form,
such as Virgils Aeneid or Miltons Paradise Lost (Epic). Generally speaking, all epic narratives follow the same general pattern. A hero is introduced and presented with an extraordinary challenge
that usually sends him off into the unknown. On his journey to accomplish his mission, which usually involves saving the country of origin, the hero fights great battles and often,
a descent into the underworld. The hero prevails and brings back to his people the prosperity that accompanies the finished task. Today, the term "epic" is applied to any
novel, drama, or film that has an "epic" grandeur and significance about it (Epic). Interpretation To "interpret" a narrative suggests that the reader searches the text, i.e. the authors
words, for indications of what the author truly meant to say through his or her choice of words, in effect, answering the question, "What was the authors message?" This process
involves not only examining the authors words for literal meaning, but also considering the meanings behind symbolism and imagery. The need for interpretation is particularly evident in poetry, which conveys
the majority of its meaning through the use of literary devices. For example, in John Donnes poem "The Flea," the poet is not actually concerned with fleas. Rather,
he uses the analogy of a flea bite, i.e. something very small, to argue his case that sexual relations with him would have a similar significance to her and, therefore,
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