Read the passage from the rámáyan of válmíki.-

his brother, fell before his feet, and cried, "thy claim all men allow: o come, our lord and king be thou." but ráma nobly chose to be observant of his sire's decree.

the reader can conclude that the passage is part of an epic poem because ráma-
a. is a royal prince.
b. has a loyal following.
c. is a courageous hero.
d. has a devoted brother.

C. is a courageous hero.  

Explanation:

One of the main characteristics of epic poems is the valorization of their heroes. In the case of the poem Rámáyan of Válmíki, the character Rama is the hero. He is portrayed as an incarnation of the god Vixnu. He is the eldest son and favorite of the king of Ayodhya. He is a popular prince, loved by one and all. He is the epitome of virtue. Dasaratha, forced by one of his wives, commands Rama to renounce his right to the throne for fourteen years and to go into exile by his father. While in exile, Rama kills the demon king Ravana.

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