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

Epic poems often center on a heroic main character whose noble actions show admirable qualities. Ráma refuses the throne even though his brother and others would accept him as king, because he chooses to honor his father’s decree. This shows his noble, courageous character, making “is a courageous hero” the best answer.

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