2. Epic- Noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style. -Generally epics explain a story where the hero learns to view the world differently after his feat. Background Information
3. [Enkidu] is the friend who, wild heart for wild heart, will equal you and be your second self, to guard your back in battle and in peace sit by your side; to laugh when you laugh and to share your grief. He will not forsake you… [Following Enkidu’s tragic death]… Gilgamesh wept…for his dead friend. He wandered over barren hills, mumbling to his own spirit: “Will you too die as Enkidu did? Will grief become your food? Will we both fear the lonely hills, so vacant? I now race from place to place, dissatisfied with wherever I am… (An Example of an Epic)Excerpt fromThe Epic of Gilgamesh
4. Figure out what you’re trying to explain What is your story going to help explain to others? How is it going to impact the lives of others Step 1
6. Choose what type of characters are in your story Are there going to be Gods, or even talking animals? Step 3
7. What is the character going to go through Is it going to be a journey? Or just a dream? Step 4
8. Write the beginning of the story This will set up the base of the story by introducing all of the characters(or most) and saying background information if needed Step 5
9. Write the middle of the story This is where all of the action in the story occurs Step 6
10. Write the ending of the story This is where the main character finally learns his lesson Step 7
11. Make sure that the story flows well If it doesn’t flow well, it would be harder to realize what is suppose to be learned from the story Step 8
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