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Weekly Reading Journal Week 2
Weekly Reading Journal Week 2
Weekly Reading Journal Week 2
林宸如
19 September 2023
Summary
The epic poem "Gilgamesh" explores themes of friendship, courage, and the development
of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh was a tyrannical ruler, so the gods created Enkidu as a foil to Gilgamesh.
Friendship and courage come to the fore on the journey to kill Humbaba. These moments embody
Intriguing Point
I found the courage of Gilgamesh and Enki to overcome the fear of death attractive. This
spirit reminds me of the chivalry of medieval Europe. Their friendship and mutual encouragement
enabled them to face the formidable challenge with each other and pass this spirit on to future
generations.
1. Enkidu has a crucial, fundamental function to play in the narrative. How does Enkidu's
2. Why did Gilgamesh wait until they had been cursed before acting on Enkidu's command to
kill Humbaba? What kind of mentality did he have? Please try to analyze the interactions and