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The Dunciad, The Rape of the Lock, and Homer
Alexander Pope's "Rape of the Lock".
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To mock means 'to make fun of' and "Mock" is used to mean practice or pretend, as in "Mock Exams", a "Mock Debate", a "Mock Trial", things students could do in a school in preparation, perhaps, for the real thing.
mock friendly - pretending to be friendly
A mock epic is a parody of a regular epic poem. A characteristic of a mock epic is a hero that is larger than life.
Don Quixote is considered a mock epic as it parodies the conventions of traditional epic poetry by depicting a delusional and comical knight-errant, Don Quixote, on his misguided quests. While it does contain elements of romance, such as the chivalric ideals pursued by the protagonist, the primary focus is on satirizing the epic genre.
A humorous poem about an unimportant matter.
The Dunciad, The Rape of the Lock, and Homer
A mock epic convention is a literary device where a trivial or mundane subject is treated with the grandeur and epic style typically reserved for more serious or heroic themes. This creates a humorous effect by exaggerating the significance of the trivial subject.
An epic is a long narrative poem that portrays the deeds of a hero on a grand scale, often incorporating elements of mythology or legendary figures. A mock epic is a satirical work that imitates the style and conventions of an epic poem, but portrays a trivial or mundane subject matter instead of heroic deeds. Mock epics use humor and irony to critique aspects of society or human nature.
Alexander Pope's "Rape of the Lock".
The Hasty Pudding is considered a mock epic because it takes ordinary, everyday actions and elevates them to epic proportions through language, structure, and exaggeration. It satirizes the conventions of epic poetry by applying them to mundane subjects, such as making a simple meal like pudding seem like a grand adventure.
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"Mac Flecknoe" by John Dryden is considered a mock epic because it parodies the grand style and lofty themes of traditional epic poetry by applying them to a trivial, mundane subject. The poem satirizes the pretentiousness and mediocrity of a contemporary poet (Shadwell) by portraying his succession as a king of dullness in a humorous and exaggerated manner, using epic conventions like elaborate descriptions and heroic language.
The Nun's Priest's Tale contains mock epic elements through its exaggerated language, epic-style battles between the rooster and the fox, and the grandiose tone used to depict seemingly trivial events. By employing epic conventions in a humorous way, Chaucer satirizes the traditional epic form and aims to entertain the audience.
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