Question

Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it.

Point: Gilgamesh is a strong warrior who triumphs in battle.

Illustration: As the two men leave the forest and float down the river, Gilgamesh carries the head of Humbaba.

Which explanation best connects this illustration to the point being made?

The two men build a raft, and Enkidu steers because Gilgamesh is holding Humbaba’s head.
Gilgamesh holds Humbaba’s head to signal his ultimate defeat of the beast Humbaba and, thus, his strength.
This proves that Gilgamesh is courageous because he does not fear revenge from those close to Humbaba.
Enkidu and Gilgamesh likely take the beast’s head to prove to everyone that he is actually dead.

Answer 1

b) Gilgamesh holds Humbaba's head to signal his ultimate defeat of the beast Humbaba and, thus, his strength.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the narrative, Gilgamesh and Enkidu are apprehensive to meet Humbaba in the wilderness. Gilgamesh musters the resolve to approach the fearsome beast and kills it. In the picture, Gilgamesh demonstrates his might by decapitating Humbaba and grasping his head. The gods are enraged and kill Enkidu, forcing Gilgamesh to seek immortality.