Gilgamesh Research Paper

Gilgamesh has unusual circumstances of his birth by being a god and a human along, with Gilgamesh born to become a king. According to Gilgamesh it states, “Gilgamesh was two- thirds God and one-third man” (28). Gilgamesh was unusual when he was born since, he was both God and human. Because of his unusual birth it meant that he's a still human and will eventually face death. But, Gilgamesh knowing that he can die any moment doesn't stop him from going on the adventures and fulfilling his quests. As a result Gilgamesh's birth is an aspect of him becoming a hero. The text states, “Gilgamesh was the renowned king of the city of Uruk. To his people, Gilgamesh was a tyrant who became a great hero” (28). In other words Gilgamesh was known to
He transforms from being selfish to selfless. After feeling helpless when Enkidu was dying so, a statue was built for him. Gilgamesh ruling over his subjects, meant that he thought he had the right to interfere with his subjects private life. But once Enkidu dies he is scared of death. That shows Gilgamesh transforming from being arrogant to realistic. Since Gilgamesh was a god and human it meant that he could die on his journeys. Being one third human was a part of him becoming a hero. Gilgamesh being a king meant that he had to be a great role model for Uruk. He improved people’s lives and has given them knowledge. In this epic poem, Gilgamesh is an epic hero. His origin and his transformation affected him being a hero. Being a hero meant that Gilgamesh had many challenges along the way. Having a path with many obstacles meant that it would lead Gilgamesh to what he is now, a hero. But throughout all the challenges like slaying Humbaba to get rid of evil in the world or finding out how he can be immortal, Gilgamesh never gave up. In life when challenges or sorrow comes upon, there will always be ways to face them. In our world there are never situations that are unsolved no matter how big the problem is. There are solutions to every little