Mistaken identities and the theme of love.
Are you asking why the man is worried about getting frostbite? because if so, then he was worried because it would delay him.
Answer:
the correct answer should be D
The correct answer is "elevated style".
This is because all of the other options do not belong to a true epic, and fit more with a satire. A true epic is supposed to be serious and present a great deed by the main hero or the heroes.