The creation of Enkidu is to capture Gilgamesh’s heart, and in turn will make Gilgamesh a happier and more loyal king to the people of Uruk. For Enkidu, and Gilgamesh’s relationship to work, their different “natures” must balance each other out, which then, they can become more human. Gilgamesh has the nature of being mean, arrogant, and over-powering. When Enkidu comes into Gilgamesh’s life, the natural instincts of Gilgamesh turn more into a man’s, as opposed to a kings.
Technically Gilgamesh’s search for immortality, also, serves as a link between the epic, and nature. He is a man, which means he is mortal, he is two-thirds God, which people might see him as immortal, however, due to his human characteristics, he is mortal. It is Gilgamesh’s nature to overcome his mortality. He realizes during his last journey that he cannot escape death, that he is not immortal, and he accepts his role of life, and mortal nature.
Utnapishtim was granted eternal life for him and his wife. He did what the gods requested of him, and now he is immortal and well respected. Gilgamesh goes to Utnapishtim for guidance on how to become immortal. The