Dualism In Gilgamesh

There is a dualism in the text “Gilgamesh”. This text is an epic story of great loved followed by grief which ends in a great change in character. This epic story’s main character, Gilgamesh, is the person who is feared, respected and a person who hates and loves. But Enkidu made drastic change in Gilgamesh’s life. Before Enkidu came into Gilgamesh’s life, Gilgamesh was really a strong person and he was even called two thirds god. He boasted about his victories and other achievements. But, the first change that came into his life was the coming of Enkidu. Enkidu was the only one who would serve as a lifelong companion to Gilgamesh. This great friendship began to change Gilgamesh’s selfish ways, his arrogance and the abuse of his power. He opened
a place in his heart for Enkidu. Gilgamesh changed totally to a different person because here brotherly love is dominant than any other things in the world.
Another drastic change that came into Gilgamesh’s life was the loss of his beloved brother. This incident made him to realize about the loss of love. Here humanity and mankind plays into account. This incident led him to confusion and fear of his own death. He went out to search for the secret plant that can give eternal life. More precisely he went out to search for the truth of eternal life. And he decide that he would share this plant of eternal life and youth with the old people. This clearly signifies his change in arrogant behavior towards love.

In conclusion, the power to make decision (here Gilgamesh decided to do something good for his people because of love) is the most important part in a person’s life. This inspirational brotherly love between Gilgamesh and Enkidu should remain among the people and should not be forgotten. There is an analogy with our fate too. Our fate is to travel like Gilgamesh and search for the truth in the world, moreover to overcome the wicked and to leave the world with many good deeds.