Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh backed away. He said,"How dreadful Humbaba's face has become!It is changing into a thousand nightmarefaces, 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 saidis unworthy of you. It grieves my heart.We must not hesitate or retreat."
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People must persevere despite their fears.B
Enkidu is a loyal source of encouragement.C
Gilgamesh needs support to overcome his fear.D
Cowardice leads to defeat and death.