Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. Enkidu said, "Courage, dear friend, Close your ears to Humbaba's curses. Don't listen to a word. Slaughter him! Now!" Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend, came to himself. What is the theme of the excerpt?

One should ignore other people's opinions.

Battle requires tremendous courage.

Soldiers must destroy their enemies.

Encouragement offers powerful motivation.

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Cuddles

23 March, 05:39

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. Enkidu said, "Courage, dear friend, Close your ears to Humbaba's curses. Don't listen to a word. Slaughter him! Now!" Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend, came to himself. What is the theme of the excerpt?

One should ignore other people's opinions.

Battle requires tremendous courage.

Soldiers must destroy their enemies.

Encouragement offers powerful motivation.

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Alia Walker · Answer 1

The answer is being in battle requires courage. In this part of the epic, Enkidu guides Gilgamesh to destroy Humbaba. Humbaba represents ultimate terror. So as Gilgamesh kills Gilgamesh, he is killing all possible fears. His bravery then equips him with courage.