Literature Book. The Epic of Gilgamesh Relationships between Gilgamesh & Enkidu

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Book. The Epic of Gilgamesh

Relationships between Gilgamesh & Enkidu



Can you please tell me the mistake & how I can develop it. Send me an idea please. Brother in Arms? In the ageless Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh sets out with Enkidu into the Cedar Forest. As their journey unfolds, they vanquish Humbaba and triumph over the Bull of Heaven. As one would expect, after accomplishing these great feats, they solidified quite a bond in battle. However, after further examining the dynamic between them, their relationship might be beyond just brothers in arms. Since this epic poem takes place during the Mesopotamian era, certain behaviors that these friends demonstrate to one another might be interpreted as homosexual that the relationship between Enkidu and Gilgamesh is that of sexual cogitation rather than that in current times. Thus, it can be argued that by looking at it f just friends. For starters, their actions towards one another is much of what we would expect fronm hen the fellow warriors in battle. This includes providing emotional support for one another w tensions are high. An example of this would be when Enkidu warns Gilgamesh about venturing further into the forest which was brought on by his own doubt and fear from previous experi no fear of death; keep beside me and your weakness will pass, the trembling will leave your hand" (77). Demonstrating to Enkidu that Gilgamesh will be the pillar of strength that he is lacking. Similarly, Enkidu finds himself needing to be the moral support for Gilgamesh when he becomes Teary and pale in front of Humbaba. Instead of telling him to get over his angst he instead decides to reaffirm his trust and loyalty towards him. Essentially thanking him for being there for him in his time of need and professing his willingness to do the same (82). Such devotion to one another is what ultimately leads to their triumph over the Cedar Forest. Quite ences. As a token of reassurance, the latter says, "hold close to me now and you will feel

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Will you please clarify, what you actually want to ask? You said, please tell me the mistake & how can I develop it? What mistake here you are talking about. Elaborate.

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