Question

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh said, "Courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. We have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. You were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. Though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do. Shout out your battle-cry, let your voice pound like a kettle drum. Let your heart inspire you to be joyous in battle, to forget about death." This excerpt most supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is a

Answer 1

c

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Answer 2

The question I had

Gilgamesh said, “Courage, dear brother,

this is no time to give in to fear.

We have come so far, across so many mountains,

and our journey is about to reach its goal.

You were raised in the wild, with your own

hands

you have killed marauding lions and wolves,

you are brave, your heart has been tested in

combat.

Though your arms feel weak now and your legs

tremble,

you are a warrior, you know what to do.”

–Gilgamesh: A New English Translation,

Stephen Mitchell

What conclusion about Gilgamesh can be drawn from this passage?

He is a confident leader.

He is very strong.

He is triumphant in battle.

What evidence best supports this conclusion?

He is paralyzed by fear.

He encourages Enkidu.

He does not listen to others.