Question

Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.

"His brother, fell before his feet,
And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:
O come, our lord and king be thou."
But Ráma nobly chose to be
Observant of his sire's decree."

The reader can conclude that the passage is part of an epic poem because Ráma

1. is a royal prince.
2. has a loyal following.
3. is a courageous hero.
4. has a devoted brother.

Answer 1

1.

The brother's plea "our lord and king be thou" shows Ráma's claim to the throne — epics typically feature heroes of royal or noble birth. The other choices (a loyal following, explicit courage, or a devoted brother) are not clearly supported by this brief passage.