Another similarity was that because they had godlike qualities and they were both extremely strong. Being one-third human meant that both lacked the quality of morality, and thus were not invincible like the gods who created Enkidu, and like the gods that Gilgamesh wanted to be and thought that he was. One likeness they had with one another is that they were both somewhere between a god and a human.
Gilgamesh and Enkidu had just enough similarities to keep them close, and enough differences to keep each other sane. The fight had resulted in a friendship that no one in the city had seen coming. Gilgamesh would have to have a social media page where he posts all of his accomplishments, he would be a bad relier to texts or emails, and he would have to be always too distracted by his phone to listen to what Enkidu had to say.Įnkidu was sent to Uruk to fight Gilgamesh at the wishes of the gods that the people of Uruk prayed to. If Gilgamesh, were a modern day epic story then Gilgamesh and Enkidu would have to acquire a few new characteristics. You can also see Enkidu’s loyalty when Gilgamesh makes a dangerous idea and Enkidu helps him stray away from the idea because they are great friends. His leadership can be noticed when the Elders of Uruk tell Gilgamesh to let Enkidu lead and he gladly takes the lead and guides them to the cedar forest. Even after finding that out, he continues to go pray to Shamash.Įnkidu’s two main qualities shown in the book are his leadership and loyalty. You can also see Gilgamesh’s perseverance when he finds out that the results from this challenge might not go his way. Because of his pride, he does not listen to Enkidu. Gilgamesh’s two main qualities that are shown in the book are his overflowing pride, and his perseverance. His qualities ranged from confidence, omniscience, and leadership. Enkidu had multiple great qualities as well. He also has multiple flaws that slowed him down such as, pridefulness, self-righteousness, and selfishness. Gilgamesh had multiple great qualities such as heroism, perseverance, and loyalty. Gilgamesh, the epic hero, and Enkidu, the foil, have many character traits that help motivate the other. The two characters, Gilgamesh and Enkidu, are complete opposites from each other and this helps them get through a tough challenge. In the book, Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh and Enkidu set out on an adventure to kill Humbaba.
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