Monday, February 8, 2010
Gilgamesh: Tablets II & III
Enkidu seems to influence and balance Gilgamesh. While Gilgamesh seems to be caught up in his glory, Enkidu is from the wild, and is the opposite of Gilgamesh. But they are both very strong and huge men that take pride in their size and strength. By stating that "Then Enkidu and Gilgamesh embraced, and took each other by the hand." and "Then Enkidu and Gilgamesh embraced, and kissed, and took each other by the hand." it's as if Gilgamesh and Enkidu have formed some kind of bond after their fight. Then when they both agree to go into the Cedar Forest together and be companions, you see that bond growing stronger. Their bond is finally official when Gilgamesh's mother, afraid for him, decides to adopt Enkidu as her own son. Enkidu seems to be of great help to Gilgamesh, and that's why he's receiving so much support and blessings from the city.
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I agree with her in the sense that these two characters seem to be forming a bond together. They fought to the death; they’re completely different in the sense in where they came from and what they have done with their lives. But they seem to become friends and apparently, Enkidu is being accepted by the people around Gilgamesh.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your response to the book, I think you have a accurate understanding of what is going on in the book, good work.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this blogger, because Enkidu and Gilgamesh have developed a bond, they are practically brothers now. What she is saying is completely true. When Gilgamesh and Enkidu kiss and embrace each other, they are uniting. This examples proves the blogger' point, and I agree with her.
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