Tag: Epic

Oct 27

Literary Term

By Mahbub Murad in Academic, Literature, University

1. Drama: Drama is a form of literature which is written in dramatic dialogue form to be performed by some characters on the stage before the audience. A drama can be compared to the mountain. It comes to life when it is taken in the performance of actors who accept the roles of characters and speak the dialogues.

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Sep 26

Aristotelian Concept of Plot

By Mahir in Academic, Literature, Oedipus Rex, Sophocles, University

Aristotelian concept of plot and how far is it applicable in King Oedipus Definition of Plot: Generally plot is a small piece of ground which is used for a specific purpose. According to the concept of Aristotle, a plot is the very life and soul of tragedy and it must have a beginning, middle and an …

Sep 20

Conflict Between Agamemnon and Achilles

By A Rahman in Academic, Homer, The Iliad, University

Discuss about the Conflict between Agamemnon and Achilles from Homer’s The Iliad It is well known to us that, Homer is considered as one of the greatest Greek literary creators, who is mostly familiar for The Iliad. In this epic Achilles is considered as one of the most important characters, who has made the …

Conflict, Cryseis, Epic, Greek fighters, The Iliad
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Aug 31

List of Greatest Epics in the World

By A Rahman in Academic, Literature

Greek Epic: a. The Iliad b. The Odyssey Latin Epic: The Aeneid French Epic: a. The Song of Roland b. Aucassin and Nicolette Spanish Epics: The Cid Portuguese Epics: The Lusiad

Aug 13

The Iliad as an Epic

By Mahir in Academic, Homer, Literature, The Iliad, University

Discuss The Iliad as an epic Definition of an Epic: An epic is a long narrative poem, on a great and serious subject related in a lofty style and centered on a heroic figure. Its actions depend on the fate …

Aug 11

Iliad as an Epic

By mamuns di rock in Homer, Literature, The Iliad, Uncategorized, University

The Iliad takes place toward the end of the Trojan War, which, according to legend, began when Paris, a son of the king of Troy, abducted Helen, the wife of the Spartan king Menelaus. At the point Homer begins, Achilles, a Greek warrior, and Agamemnon, king of Mycenae and leader of the Greek army besieging …

Jul 27

Paradise Lost is an Epic

By A Rahman in John Milton, Poem, University

What is an Epic? Discuss John Milton’s Paradise Lost is an epic. Epic: An epic is a long narrative poem on a great and serious subject related in an elevated style and centered on a heroic or quasi-divine figure on whose actions depends on the fate of tribe or nation or the human race. Features or …

Jul 02

Literary Term: Symbol, Alliteration, Personification, Line, verse, and stanza, Image and Imagery,

By Mahbub Murad in Literature, University

1. Symbol: A word which has another meaning or even several meanings is called symbol. For example, a sword may be a sword and also symbolize justice. 2. Alliteration: Alliteration means the repetition of the same sound beginning several words in sequence. 3. Personification: Personification is the attribution of personality to an impersonal thing. 4. Line, verse, and …

Jun 30

Oedipus is the Tragic Hero

By Mahbub Murad in Literature, Oedipus Rex, Sophocles

Q. Discuss king Oedipus is the tragic hero in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. It is well known to us that, Oedipus Rex is considered as one of the best creations of Sophocles where the king Oedipus is the protagonist and he is also considered as the tragic hero. According to the definition of Aristotle, “A tragic …

Jun 30

The Role of Fate in Sophocles’ King Oedipus Rex

By Mahbub Murad in Literature, Oedipus Rex, Sophocles, University

Discuss about The Role of Fate in King Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex Oedipus Rex is one of the greatest creations of Sophocles where king Oedipus is the protagonist who is the victim of his own fate. Generally, fate is one of the opposition elements of the play which is influenced by one’s own action but …