Part 3: Writing to Analyze the Epic Hero in Gilgamesh — Quiz

Question 5 • English Language Arts 12

What evidence from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is an epic hero? Choose three correct answers.

Answer

Gilgamesh said, “Courage, dear brother, / this is no time to give in to fear.”

Dread surged through Gilgamesh, terror flooded / his muscles, his heart froze, his mouth went dry, / his legs shook, his feet were rooted to the ground.

Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.

Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. / Enkidu said, “Courage, dear friend, / Close your ears to Humbaba’s curses.”

He yelled, he lifted / his massive axe, he swung it, it tore / into Humbaba’s neck

Explanation

Epic heroes are shown through courage and great deeds. In A, Gilgamesh urges his companion not to give in to fear. In C, his courage returns and he charges Humbaba with Enkidu, and in E he attacks Humbaba with a massive axe. B and D instead emphasize Gilgamesh’s fear and hesitation.

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