Answer:
Explanation:
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.
O supernatural elements
O an invocation of a muse
O a difficult journey with trials
O rhyme and repetition of words
O important historical events
O a hero showing perseverance
Answer:
Supernatural
Explanation:
reflect Haemon's respect for the Theban citizens' opinions?
Answer:
And, as thy son, it falls to me to mark
The acts, the words, the comments of the crowd.
The commons stand in terror of thy frown,
And dare not utter aught that might offend,
But I can overhear their muttered plaints,
Know how the people mourn this maiden doomed
For noblest deeds to die the worst of deaths.
Explanation:
Answer:
says he is a defender of the citizens cause. therefore he cares about their opinion even more then his father.