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 Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
Answer
A
The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.
B
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.
C
The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot.
D
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing.