Which statement best describes Humbaba's impact on the epic’s plot?
Humbaba makes Gilgamesh's adventure an epic.
Humbaba makes the events of the story less interesting.
Humbaba's presence creates conflict and suspense.
Humbaba's presence reduces the conflicts Gilgamesh faces.
Answer:
Humbaba's presence creates conflict and suspense.
Step-by-step explanation:
Humbaba is Gilgamesh's main antagonist as he is a ferocious and powerful beast and greatly feared by Gilgamesh.
His presence in the epic's plot creates conflict and suspense because Gilgamesh is afraid of confronting him even though he eventually gets supernatural help from the gods in defeating Humbaba and decapitating him but initially he is scared and is cautious.