phyramus and Thisbe

1. Read lines 1-5
Thisbe, the brightest of the eastern maids;
And Pyramus, the pride of all the youths,
Adjacent dwellings held, in that fam'd town,
Where tall walls of stone, we learn were rais'd,
By Salus, goddess of safety.
How does the opening of the poem reflect a characteristic structure
of epic poetry? (R.1.4)



A. It introduces the heroes, the reasons they will embark on a long
journey, and the supernatural beings that will protect them along
the way.
B. It introduces the main characters, describes them with elevated
language, and mentions the existence of a goddess in building the
walls in their city
C
C. It introduces the themes of pride, fame, and safety, which are
common themes in epic poetry and in Ovid's Metamorphoses.
O
D. It introduces a famous town and famous characters, and uses
elevated language to describe them with some detail.