Question

In Canto 4, the gnome Umbriel travels to the Cave of Spleen (where Belinda's bad humor lives). This is a parody of which epic convention?

a) Epic battles
b) Quests and adventures
c) Supernatural beings
d) Heroic speeches

Answer 1

The gnome Umbriel's journey to the Cave of Spleen in Canto 4 of the poem is a parody of the epic convention of Supernatural beings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The gnome Umbriel's journey to the Cave of Spleen in Canto 4 of the poem is a parody of the epic convention of Supernatural beings. In epic poetry, supernatural beings often play a significant role or have special powers. In this parody, Umbriel represents a supernatural figure, traveling to the cave where Belinda's bad humor resides.