1.2 part 2: epic hero: gilgamesh
the author includes this excerpt to establish gilgamesh as Gilgamesh answered, "Dear friend, dear brother, I cannot kill Humbaba alone. Please stay here with me. Stand at my side. 'Two boats lashed together will never sink. A three-ply rope is not easily broken.' If we help each other and fight side by side, what harm can come to us?"
a compelling speaker
what characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal They could hear Humbaba's terrifying roar. Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears flowed down his cheeks. "O Shamash," he cried, "protect me on this dangerous journey. Remember me, help me, hear my prayer." They stood and listened. A moment passed. Then, from heaven, the voice of the god called to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack, attack Humbaba while the time is right, before he enters the depths of the forest"
connection to the supernatural
what other theme is addressed in the passage Ria was thrilled when her doctor removed her cast. It had only been a month, but the inconvenience of wearing a cast and using crutches had been a constant challenge. She had learned that her high school, while accessible, was not easy to navigate with crutches. The stairs were treacherous, and the elevator was slow, but what bothered Ria the most were the entrances. Since her high school sat on a hill with a wide, concrete stairway to the front door, all of the ramps were at entrances far off her usual course. Fortunately, Ria made some new friends venturing to and from the ramps. She noticed that these friends were upbeat and determined, and they had more interesting things to discuss than the minor inconvenience of a ramp. Still, when the student council asked for suggestions about a class project, Ria submitted a proposal for a front-entrance ramp instead of the high-def scoreboard she had once prioritized. Theme One: Lessons are often learned through one's struggles.
considering life from a new point of view is enlightening
gilgamesh represents an epic hero because he
travels on a journey and demonstrates courage
which statement best describes how these themes interact in the tale Good leaders motivate through compelling speech. Soldiers must persevere through challenging trials.
both gilgamesh and enkidu convincingly urge each other to endure through hardship
which statement is a theme
encouragement can be a source of strength
what is the theme of the excerpt Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. Enkidu said, "Courage, dear friend, Close your ears to Humbaba's curses. Don't listen to a word. Slaughter him! Now!" Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend, came to himself.
encouragement offers powerful motivation
what other theme is addressed in the passage Liam's first job at the fast-food chain was not glamorous. He worked early-morning shifts, loading biscuits into ovens and dipping countless batches of hash-browned potatoes into vats of grease. Every day he encountered harried, impolite customers and complaining coworkers; nevertheless, he maintained a positive outlook. Liam methodically completed his duties: wrapping sandwiches, filling orders, and cleaning his work space. Liam's manager appreciated his diligence, and by his third month of employment, he was no longer assigned to the pre-dawn shift. Within a year, Liam was an assistant manager earning double his initial pay. Theme One: Every job is worth doing well.
hard work is often rewarded
which sentence best states the theme of the excerpt Gilgamesh backed away. He said, "How dreadful Humbaba's face has become! It is changing into a thousand nightmare faces, more horrible than I can bear. I feel haunted. I am too afraid to go on." Enkidu answered, "Why, dear friend, do you speak like a coward? What you just said is unworthy of you. It grieves my heart. We must not hesitate or retreat."
people must persevere despite their fears
a literary theme is defined as
the message a text coveys about a topic
