epic characteristics
[ep-ik / kar-ik-tuh-ris-tiks]
- - The hero is outstanding.
- - The setting is large.
- - The action is made of deeds of great valour or requiring superhuman courage.
- - Supernatural forces—gods, angels, demons—insert themselves in the action.
- - It is written in a very special style.
- - The poet tries to remain objective
Frankenstein is not an epic story, but there are some epic characteristics used.
1) All epics have vast settings
The story doesn't take place in one location, but several. See setting
Both Victor and the Monster went on what you could call "road trips" (not together), basically all throughout Europe.
Both Victor and the Monster went on what you could call "road trips" (not together), basically all throughout Europe.
2) Many epic characters bear superhuman strength or intelligence
The creature that Frankenstein made has both supernatural human strength, and an intelligence level greater than most, if not all, humans.
You could also say that Dr. Frankenstein himself has a high intelligence level, since he was the one who created a monster from scratch.
You could also say that Dr. Frankenstein himself has a high intelligence level, since he was the one who created a monster from scratch.
3) Epic heroes.
Dr. Frankenstein could qualify as an epic hero. He possesses a tragic flaw, pride or hubris, fate intervenes to harm him, he realizes his fault too late, and his journey takes in the entire world.