English 10, pd. 8
9/13/17
Harry Potter vs. Gilglamesh
Everyone has heard of Harry Potter, right? My guess is that most people would answer yes to that question. Now, if Harry Potter was replaced with the name Gilgamesh, how many people do you think would answer yes, excluding english and literary experts, of course. Harry Potter is a household name, while Gilgamesh is less popular, but, in fact, they are a lot like each other. Harry Potter and Gilgamesh are similar characters in numerous way, like their struggles and common goals, but they also vary in many ways. Harry Potter and Gilgamesh have a lot of similarities. The first one that comes to mind is that they have a common goal. Their goal is seeking out a certain