Part 3: Writing to Analyze the Epic Hero in Gilgamesh

Question 1

Consider the passage and theme.Devin kept a low profile in school. He attended classes and talked with his friends in the hall, but few knew him well. He rarely raised his hand in class and never spoke out of turn. Even in band class, he refused to draw attention to himself. Though he had earned the honor of first-chair saxophone, he did not reveal his passion for his instrument to his classmates.Then, sophomore year, Devin joined the marching band despite his fear of public scrutiny. The night of the first football game, his palms were sweating and his heart was racing as the band marched onto the field. But as soon as he began to play, his fears were forgotten, and through the glare of the lights he could see the crowd swaying and clapping to the music. Devin was completely at ease during his solo, and after the game a friend told him, "You were great! I didn't know you had it in you."Theme One: It is important to take risks.

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A: People can reveal themselves through their passions.

Question 2

What topics are commonly explored in epics? Select 3 options.love and romancefame and gloryacademiaperseveranceleadership

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f: fame and glory; p: perseverance; l: leadership

Question 3

A literary theme is defined as

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B: the message a text conveys about a topic.

Question 4

best

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T: They bound logs together and built a raft. Enkidu steered it down the great river. Gilgamesh carried Humbaba's head.

Question 5

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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A: People must persevere despite their fears.

Question 6

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop

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B: willingness to endure a voyage

Question 7

wisdombraverycreativityforgiveness

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B: bravery

Question 8

Which statement is a theme?

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C: Encouragement can be a source of strength.

Question 9

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.They could hear Humbaba's terrifying roar.Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tearsflowed 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 godcalled to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack,attack Humbaba while the time is right,before he enters the depths of the forest"

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c: connection to the supernatural

Question 10

Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward youand terrifying flames shot from its mouth,nothing could cause you harm. The young manwho came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.Whatever happens, we will prevail."Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream,smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure.Theme One: Dreams have valuable meanings.

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B: People can depend on their god(s).

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