Question 1

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Why is Gilgamesh surprised by Utnapishtim’s appearance? What is Utnapishtim’s explanation for why he looks and acts the way he does?

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Question 2

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What is Urshanabi’s advice to Gilgamesh about seeking immortality? What do you think he means by what he says?

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Question 3

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What does Utnapishtim mean when he says “I venture to suggest that the gods prefer their works of creation alive rather than dead”?

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Question 4

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What does the story on page 70-71 tell you about Humanity? Do you think they do a good job at learning from their mistakes?

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Question 5

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Why does Gilgamesh begin smashing the boat “with heroic violence”? How does this show his characterization?

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Question 6

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Why does Siduri tell Gilgamesh to get married and have children, how is this “the shape of happiness” and “the way to foil the gods”?

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Question 7

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Why does Siduri not believe Gilgamesh is who he says he is? Cite evidence to support your answer

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Question 8

The Epic of Gilgamesh

How has Gilgamesh’s personality changed after Enkidu’s death? What seems different about him?

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Question 9

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What elements of the hero’s journey do you see represented in Chapter 6?

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Question 10

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What do you think the author means on page 51 when she says “Gilgamesh hated them for being so alive” ? Do you think his emotions show traits of a good king?

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Question 11

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Fear is a major theme in this chapter, where does it show up and what part does it play in Gilgamesh’s story?

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Question 12

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What is Gilgamesh trying to accomplish in Chapter 6 +7, what is he looking for?

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Question 13

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Compare and contrast Gilgamesh and Enkidu

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Question 14

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Compare and contrast Gilgamesh and Enkidu

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Question 15

The Epic of Gilgamesh

in 2-3 strong sentences, summarize the events of Chapter 4.

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Question 16

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What does the author mean when he says on page 47, “It was unbearable, and yet it had to be borne. That was the paradox. Unbearable, and yet it had to be borne.” How does this relate to a specific theme in this novel?

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Question 17

The Epic of Gilgamesh

What do you think the book means on page 44 when it says, “Now Gilgamesh will be the wild man?”

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Question 18

The Epic of Gilgamesh

On page 40, what do you think the mother and the old women are thinking when they are silent? What does this show about their characters?

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Question 19

The Epic of Gilgamesh

How does this chapter characterize Hatti? Explain what this chapter says about who she is as a person

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Question 20

The Epic of Gilgamesh

A major theme in this chapter is friendship vs. love, where does this appear in chapter 4? How is it represented?

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Question 21

The Epic of Gilgamesh

How would you characterize the goddess Ishtar? What is she like? Do you think she cares for the people of Uruk? Why or why not?

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Question 22

The Epic of Gilgamesh

On page 40, what do you think the mother and the old women are thinking when they are silent? What does this show about their characters?

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Question 23

The Epic of Gilgamesh

On page 41, the text states, “Dreams were omens. Dreams were messages.” How has this line already played an important part in the story so far?

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Question 24

The Epic of Gilgamesh

This chapter describes Hubaba as “terrible, but also magnificent,” what does this remind you of in the book? How have phrases like these appeared before?

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Question 25

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Where do you see examples of possible foreshadowing?

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