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

C. is a courageous hero.

Explanation:

In this excerpt, we learn how special Rama really is. We learn that his brother is absolutely devoted to him. We also learn that many people follow him and want him to lead. However, Rama is such a noble prince that he is nto persuaded by such appeals. All of these characteristics show that Rama is a courageous and brave hero, which is a common feature of epic poems.

the answer to "what does the narrator realize by the end of the story" is b.