Question

Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this

excerpt and its effect on the plot?
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.
At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,
at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.
They had traveled for just three days and nights,
a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.
When the sun was setting, they dug a well,
they filled their waterskins with fresh water,
Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop
The interference of the gods creates more tension and
suspense in the plot.
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become
confusing.
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and
enduring Gilgamesh is.
The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge
ahead will be simple.

Answer 1

The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer on edge

Answer 2

The correct answer is: The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.

Step-by-step explanation:

From this excerpt we can see that Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop in three days, while an ordinary men would need at least six weeks to do it. Therefore, we can notice that author uses one of the typical epic features in order to describe his character - strength.

The courageous protagonist who realizes an exciting and difficult journey in order to defeat its enemy is one of the most typical characteristic of epic.

Epic of Gilgamesh is a Sumerian-Akkadian book about Gilgamesh, the fifth ruler of the dynasty from Uruk. This book represents an epic poem from Babylon and undoubtedly the oldest known literary piece in the world.