The Epic of Gilgamesh | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Tablet 1

1. Describe Gilgamesh's character.

2. Describe Ekidnu's character.

3. What two things does Gilgamesh dream about and what does his mother say they mean?

4. Why are the gods responsible for creating a second man to be a counterpart to Gilgamesh?

5. Why do the people of Uruk celebrate the axe in Gilgamesh's dream?

6. Describe the city of Uruk.

Short Essay Question - Tablet 2

7. Describe Enkidu's relationship with the shepherds.

8. Discuss why Enkidu...
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