Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version . "Let your heart inspire you to be joyous in battle, to forget about death. If we help each other and fight side by side, we will make a lasting name for ourselves, we will stamp our fame on men's minds forever." Which sentence best states the theme of the excerpt?
Answer
A
Gilgamesh ignores the threat of death.
B
People's actions determine their legacy.
C
Fighting for one's country is important.
D
With reassurance, Enkidu prevails.
Explanation
The speakers say that by helping each other and fighting side by side, they can make a lasting name and keep their fame in people's minds. This shows that what people do shapes how they will be remembered, which is the theme that people's actions determine their legacy. The excerpt does not specifically focus on fighting for one's country.
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