Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock" Alexander Pope adds a little twist to the typical epic poem in his poem The Rape of the Lock. Pope uses the characteristics of the traditional epic poem. He uses Characteristics such as invoking a muse as well as the poem itself being a long narration. He also announces the theme as well as having his main character gain wisdom from a dream. Not to mention the greatest part of the epic poem the quest and battle. All of these are characteristics of an epic poem. “This verse to Caryll, Muse! Is due:” is in the first paragraph of the poem. In this line Pope is calling for the help of a muse. Many poets ask for a muse’s help during the reading of a poem. This dates back to the times when all literature was spoken and passed on by word of mouth. The muse was invoked to help the poet or writer remember the lines....

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