Question

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.

Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north
a storm against the ships, and driving veils
of squall moved down like night on land and sea,
The bows went plunging at the gust; sails
cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.
We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards,
unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee:
then two long days and nights we lay offshore
worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief,
until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining.
Then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested,
letting the steersmen and the breeze take over,
Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

A). Supernatural elements

C). A difficult journey with trials

F). A hero showing perseverance

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the question, the components of epic poetry like 'the use of supernatural elements, a tough journey along with challenges, and the hero displaying courage and persistence' are displayed in the given excerpt taken from Homer's 'The Odyssey.'

The descriptions regarding Zeus leading to produce a 'storm against the ships, and driving veils' substantiate the presence of supernatural forces and this led the characters to undergo a tough phase comprising of plenty of challenges('bows went plunging...saw death in fury...dropped the yards'). However, the protagonist, the hero, displayed utter determination and bravery to not give up and battle against the odds so that 'breeze finally took over.' Thus, options A, C, and F are the correct answers.