Gilgamesh Questions

1.What deeds does Gilgamesh accomplish?

2.To what extent are the gods necessary in Gilgamesh's life?

3.Do the gods detract from Gilgamesh's heroism? Why?

4.Does Gilgamesh's journey in search of immortality make him appear cowardly because he fears death, or strong because he attempts to change his fate?

5.How are Gilgamesh and Enkidu alike? How are they different?

6. The author emphasizes the thoughts of Gilgamesh and Enkidu as they travel to meet Humbaba, but he gives only a brief description of the actual fight. What does this emphasis reveal about the nature of courage?

7. What is the purpose of the various trials that Gilgamesh must pass in order to reach Utanapishtim?

8. What does Gilgamesh learn from Utanapishtim?

9. What makes Gilgamesh finally accept his destiny?

10. How does the knowledge that Gilgamesh acquires from his journey and from Utanapishtim change his life?

11. How does Gilgamesh intend to gain immortality?

12. What character traits best describe Gilgamesh? Why?

13. Gilgamesh made a dangerous journey in order to aquire knowledge. Could a person today have a similar experience? Explain.