What are they like as people, as warriors, men, friends, leaders, etc.? What are the rules or expectations for being an epic hero in their time and place? Be prepared to cite examples from t

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First, based on what happens in your assigned section, describe the characters of Gilgamesh and Enkidu as epic heroes. What are they like as people, as warriors, men, friends, leaders, etc.? What are the rules or expectations for being an epic hero in their time and place? Be prepared to cite examples from the poem, and explain how they illustrate the concepts or rules. In the process of explaining your ideas, you?ll probably need to point out and explain some of the literary techniques being applied (see the Lecture for some ideas).
Second, respond to a post from someone working on a different section about how those observations fit with what you saw in a different part of the story. You might comment on what seems to have changed or not about the characters, or what the different situation might bring up that connects to your observations in your first post.
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Gilgamesh and Enkidu are portrayed as very respected, adored and fearless epic heroes. As written on Tablet l, Gilgamesh is portrayed as a man of upmost importance. His followers speak highly of him as they state, two thirds of him is god, one third of him is human? (Tablet 1, line 19). He is said to have been granted the totality of knowledge of all? by Anu (Tablet l, line 4). As a man he is described as beautiful, handsomest of men, perfect? (Table l, line 21-23). On the other hand, Enkidu is portrayed as a beast who roams with the animals. When the physical aspects of him are displayed, he is said to have a whole body shaggy with hair? (Tablet l, line 41). Despite their differences in their physical attributes, the friendship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu develops quickly, and they become like brothers to one another. The idea of their friendship began in a dream Gilgamesh had where he stated, may I have a friend and advisor, a friend and advisor may I have? (Tablet l, line 70) speaking of Enkidu. After meeting one another, Gilgamesh transformed Enkidu into a clean man and a warrior. They began talking about travels with one another. In Tablet 2 we see the differences of the two men in respects to their mindset as a warrior. We are told that Gilgamesh is a fearless warrior as he speaks of his desires to face Humbaba. He states, I want to make myself more might, and will go on a distant journey, I will face fighting such as I have ever known? (Table 2, line 20). This is when we also get a glimpse into Enkidu as a warrior as he is portrayed as being more cautious and fearful. He speaks to the counsel and pleas that they say to him (Gilgamesh) that he must nor go to the Cedar Forest? (Tablet 2, line 35), as he knows the dangers of the journey. On Tablet 5, we are told of the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu versus Humbaba. We see how close their friendship is during this battle as even whilst filled with fear Enkidu states, A slippery path is not feared by two people who help each other? (Tablet 5, line 25), speaking of the bond between him and Gilgamesh. They ultimately defeat Humbaba together, but on Tablet 7 we are shown the negative outcome of this journey. Enkidu falls sick and is destined to die. He becomes angry but is reminded of his bond with Gilgamesh and how he should be so grateful that Gilgamesh turned him from a beast into a warrior. Tablet 7 is a heartwarming story, as it shows even in the face of death, Enkidu can rest in peace knowing how meaningful his bond was with Gilgamesh and this life and his after-death life. We see how much heartbreak Gilgamesh feels from his friend?s passing as he states in Tablet X, My friend, whom I love deeply, who went through every hard ship with me, the fate of mankind has taken over him.? (Table X, line 37).??
Within Table X is when I got a glimpse into the expectations that the followers have of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. As he is traveling, after the passing of his best friend, he is described as containing cheeks emaciated, a desolate expression, a wrenched heart and haggard features (Table X, line 29).?His previous followers now fear him because they constantly expect him to be beaming in beauty and strength. They expect these epic heroes to always appear full of hope and joy. However, these epic heroes are also human. They express emotions of sadness, heartbreak and fear.??
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are portrayed as very respected, adored and fearless epic heroes. As written on Tablet l, Gilgamesh is portrayed as a man of upmost importance. His followers speak highly of him as they state, two thirds of him is god, one third of him is human? (Tablet 1, line 19). He is said to have been granted the totality of knowledge of all? by Anu (Tablet l, line 4). As a man he is described as beautiful, handsomest of men, perfect? (Table l, line 21-23). On the other hand, Enkidu is portrayed as a beast who roams with the animals. When the physical aspects of him are displayed, he is said to have a whole body shaggy with hair? (Tablet l, line 41). Despite their differences in their physical attributes, the friendship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu develops quickly, and they become like brothers to one another. The idea of their friendship began in a dream Gilgamesh had where he stated, may I have a friend and advisor, a friend and advisor may I have? (Tablet l, line 70) speaking of Enkidu. After meeting one another, Gilgamesh transformed Enkidu into a clean man and a warrior. They began talking about travels with one another. In Tablet 2 we see the differences of the two men in respects to their mindset as a warrior. We are told that Gilgamesh is a fearless warrior as he speaks of his desires to face Humbaba. He states, I want to make myself more might, and will go on a distant journey, I will face fighting such as I have ever known? (Table 2, line 20). This is when we also get a glimpse into Enkidu as a warrior as he is portrayed as being more cautious and fearful. He speaks to the counsel and pleas that they say to him (Gilgamesh) that he must nor go to the Cedar Forest? (Tablet 2, line 35), as he knows the dangers of the journey. On Tablet 5, we are told of the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu versus Humbaba. We see how close their friendship is during this battle as even whilst filled with fear Enkidu states, A slippery path is not feared by two people who help each other? (Tablet 5, line 25), speaking of the bond between him and Gilgamesh. They ultimately defeat Humbaba together, but on Tablet 7 we are shown the negative outcome of this journey. Enkidu falls sick and is destined to die. He becomes angry but is reminded of his bond with Gilgamesh and how he should be so grateful that Gilgamesh turned him from a beast into a warrior. Tablet 7 is a heartwarming story, as it shows even in the face of death, Enkidu can rest in peace knowing how meaningful his bond was with Gilgamesh and this life and his after-death life. We see how much heartbreak Gilgamesh feels from his friend?s passing as he states in Tablet X, My friend, whom I love deeply, who went through every hard ship with me, the fate of mankind has taken over him.? (Table X, line 37).??
Within Table X is when I got a glimpse into the expectations that the followers have of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. As he is traveling, after the passing of his best friend, he is described as containing cheeks emaciated, a desolate expression, a wrenched heart and haggard features (Table X, line 29).?His previous followers now fear him because they constantly expect him to be beaming in beauty and strength. They expect these epic heroes to always appear full of hope and joy. However, these epic heroes are also human. They express emotions of sadness, heartbreak and fear.??
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are portrayed as very respected, adored and fearless epic heroes. As written on Tablet l, Gilgamesh is portrayed as a man of upmost importance. His followers speak highly of him as they state, two thirds of him is god, one third of him is human? (Tablet 1, line 19). He is said to have been granted the totality of knowledge of all? by Anu (Tablet l, line 4). As a man he is described as beautiful, handsomest of men, perfect? (Table l, line 21-23). On the other hand, Enkidu is portrayed as a beast who roams with the animals. When the physical aspects of him are displayed, he is said to have a whole body shaggy with hair? (Tablet l, line 41). Despite their differences in their physical attributes, the friendship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu develops quickly, and they become like brothers to one another. The idea of their friendship began in a dream Gilgamesh had where he stated, may I have a friend and advisor, a friend and advisor may I have? (Tablet l, line 70) speaking of Enkidu. After meeting one another, Gilgamesh transformed Enkidu into a clean man and a warrior. They began talking about travels with one another. In Tablet 2 we see the differences of the two men in respects to their mindset as a warrior. We are told that Gilgamesh is a fearless warrior as he speaks of his desires to face Humbaba. He states, I want to make myself more might, and will go on a distant journey, I will face fighting such as I have ever known? (Table 2, line 20). This is when we also get a glimpse into Enkidu as a warrior as he is portrayed as being more cautious and fearful. He speaks to the counsel and pleas that they say to him (Gilgamesh) that he must nor go to the Cedar Forest? (Tablet 2, line 35), as he knows the dangers of the journey. On Tablet 5, we are told of the battle between Gilgamesh and Enkidu versus Humbaba. We see how close their friendship is during this battle as even whilst filled with fear Enkidu states, A slippery path is not feared by two people who help each other? (Tablet 5, line 25), speaking of the bond between him and Gilgamesh. They ultimately defeat Humbaba together, but on Tablet 7 we are shown the negative outcome of this journey. Enkidu falls sick and is destined to die. He becomes angry but is reminded of his bond with Gilgamesh and how he should be so grateful that Gilgamesh turned him from a beast into a warrior. Tablet 7 is a heartwarming story, as it shows even in the face of death, Enkidu can rest in peace knowing how meaningful his bond was with Gilgamesh and this life and his after-death life. We see how much heartbreak Gilgamesh feels from his friend?s passing as he states in Tablet X, My friend, whom I love deeply, who went through every hard ship with me, the fate of mankind has taken over him.? (Table X, line 37).??
Within Table X is when I got a glimpse into the expectations that the followers have of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. As he is traveling, after the passing of his best friend, he is described as containing cheeks emaciated, a desolate expression, a wrenched heart and haggard features (Table X, line 29).?His previous followers now fear him because they constantly expect him to be beaming in beauty and strength. They expect these epic heroes to always appear full of hope and joy. However, these epic heroes are also human. They express emotions of sadness, heartbreak and fear.??