General Crit

Question 1

Empson

Answer 1

“All the characters are on trial in any civilised narrative”

Question 2

Benedict

Answer 2

Shame vs guilt culture distinction made

Question 3

Fowler - ekphrasis

Answer 3

‘Represents a pause at the level of narration’, forcing reader to stop/pay attention

Question 4

Hunter - similes

Answer 4

“call attention to the very fictionality of what is being described”

Question 5

What can the Greek verb ‘to rule’ refer to?

Answer 5

Either head of oikos or a King - oikos/polis tension

Question 6

Boland - epic

Answer 6

‘the epic is the triumph of cosmos over
chaos, of man’s ability to act in a civilized manner over
man’s ability to act in a bestial manner’