The Odyssey

Question

by Homer

First I release myself, my fellows last:

Fat sheep and goats in throngs we drive before,

And reach our vessel on the winding shore.

With joy the sailors view their friends return’d,

And hail us living whom as dead they mourn’d

Big tears of transport stand in every eye:

I check their fondness, and command to fly.
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which structural element of epic poetry does this passage reflect?

(1 point)
Responses

falling action
falling action

parallel structure
parallel structure

rising action
rising action

climax

Answer 1

The passage from "The Odyssey" reflects falling action. It depicts a moment of reunion and resolution after conflict, with the speaker commanding the crew to depart as they celebrate their return. This aligns with the falling action of a narrative, where the story begins to wind down and the characters reflect on their experiences.