1)In relation to our brief discussion of “catharsis” how does this relate
to Gligamesh's realization?
It relates to Gligamesh's realization through his emotional lament of
Enkidu. For example, in tablet 8, Gligamesh talks about his and other
peoples feelings after Enkidu's death such as: The young men who
cheered for them weep for you now, the river weeps for you, and the
mountains too.
2)What prompts Gilgamesh to confront his own mortality?
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
The blame of Enkidu's death
The person that I blame for Enkidu's death is Gilgamesh because he wanted to increase his fame. He defeated Humbaba, guardian of Enlil's cedar forest and Anu's bull of heaven with the help of Enkidu. It was the cause of one of the heroes dying. For example, In tablet five, Humbaba cursed Enkidu and stated, "Neither of you will grow old; Gilgamesh will bury you." It was not Enkidu's fault because Humbaba was a really bad god that could not be trusted. He did what he felt was the right thing to do by telling Gilgamesh to kill him.
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