After each dream, Gilgamesh says to Enkidu, "Dear friend, tell me, what does this mean?" What effect does this repetition have?

Gilgamesh repeatedly asks Enkidu to interpret his dreams, showing that he relies on Enkidu for guidance. The repetition reinforces Enkidu’s role as Gilgamesh’s adviser, rather than simply emphasizing the dreams’ frightening content or predicting a specific outcome.

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