1. The Fisher King
An epic is defined as a long narrative story celebrating the feats of a traditional hero. Throughout history epics such as Beowulf have been well known. ... There are four elements that make up an epic and without all four the story cannot be considered an epic. ... The central hero is expressed as representing the values of his or her society. ... There are four characteristics of an epic and without all four the story/movie cannot be considered an epic. ...
- Word Count: 1513
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School