Compare And Contrast Enkiu And Gilgamesh

The emphasis on the thoughts of Gilgamesh and Enkidu as they traveled to meet Humbaba reveals the nature of courage is to be able to face your fears. During the journey Enkidu worries about how he doesn’t have the strength to protect both himself and Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh tries to calm Enkidu’s worries by saying that it’s ok if they die fighting Humbaba, because if they do then at least they will be remembered for their actions. Gilgamesh also mentions that it is better to be known as the person who died doing something dangerous but corangage rather than be the one who is know for running away from the fight. As a way to make is point on the matter Gilgamesh says he won’t return to the city of Uruk until he has defeated Humbaba unless he