Question

Highlight evidence to support the conclusion that Gilgamesh takes risks. They came within sight of the monster’s den. He was waiting inside it. Their blood ran cold. He saw the two friends, he grimaced, he bared his teeth, he let out a deafening roar. He glared at Gilgamesh. “Young man,” he said, “you will never go home. Prepare to die.” 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: A New English Translation, Stephen Mitchell Which statement best paraphrases evidence from the passage to support the conclusion?

Answer 1

It's Humbaba is so terrifying that Gilgamesh is momentarily paralyzed with fear.

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Answer 2

1. The correct answer here would be: They came within sight of the monster’s den. This an extremely risky thing to do. Gilgamesh despite the risks and as we later see the horror and the danger that the monster depicts he decides to risk it and approach so close to the monster's den.

2. The correct answer here would be: Humbaba is so terrifying that Gilgamesh is momentarily paralyzed with fear. As we saw Gilgamesh and Enkidu approached the monster's den and they were not prepared for what would welcome them there. The monster is terrifying and for a second even the mighty Gilgamesh is paralized.