Gilgamesh Elements of Plot
The icon I used to represent the exposition is a tombstone. The main event in the exposition is Enkidu’s death. A tombstone is often used as a symbol of death, which is the main event. Tombstones can also be used to show sorrow, which is a feeling Gilgamesh is shown to have as his friend lays dying. Gilgamesh is left with the memory of his fallen friend, just as tombstones often do.
The exposition of the epic of Gilgamesh had a deeply sorrowful moment when Enkidu dies. The gods decided to kill him, as they were displeased with his and Gilgamesh’s actions. The punishment of an incurable sickness was thrust upon Enkidu. As he was dying he was displeased with his means of death, as he wanted to die in battle. Following Enkidu’s death Gilgamesh was left torn and alone.
A connection to the exposition in the modern world would be the swine flu pandemic. During the outbreak many people got sick and died mysteriously. Just as Enkidu had a mortal disease, many people died until there was a cure. Many people were confused at the start of the pandemic, exactly how Gilgamesh and Enkidu were. Gilgamesh and Enkidu were both also very scared as many people were during the pandemic.
The icon I used to represent the rising action is the fountain of youth. The fountain of youth is almost exactly the same thing as everlasting life. They both are legendary and thought to be myths. Many people have tried to find the fountain just as Gilgamesh searches for everlasting life.
The rising action of the epic of Gilgamesh is when he travels to find everlasting life. Gilgamesh can’t stop grieving for Enkidu, and he can’t stop thinking about the prospect of his own death. He sets off into the wilderness, determined to find Utnapishtim. After the great flood, the gods had granted Utnapishtim eternal life, and Gilgamesh hopes that Utnapishtim can tell him how he might avoid death too. Gilgamesh’s journey takes him to the twin-peaked mountain called Mashu. Utnapishtim lives beyond
The exposition of the epic of Gilgamesh had a deeply sorrowful moment when Enkidu dies. The gods decided to kill him, as they were displeased with his and Gilgamesh’s actions. The punishment of an incurable sickness was thrust upon Enkidu. As he was dying he was displeased with his means of death, as he wanted to die in battle. Following Enkidu’s death Gilgamesh was left torn and alone.
A connection to the exposition in the modern world would be the swine flu pandemic. During the outbreak many people got sick and died mysteriously. Just as Enkidu had a mortal disease, many people died until there was a cure. Many people were confused at the start of the pandemic, exactly how Gilgamesh and Enkidu were. Gilgamesh and Enkidu were both also very scared as many people were during the pandemic.
The icon I used to represent the rising action is the fountain of youth. The fountain of youth is almost exactly the same thing as everlasting life. They both are legendary and thought to be myths. Many people have tried to find the fountain just as Gilgamesh searches for everlasting life.
The rising action of the epic of Gilgamesh is when he travels to find everlasting life. Gilgamesh can’t stop grieving for Enkidu, and he can’t stop thinking about the prospect of his own death. He sets off into the wilderness, determined to find Utnapishtim. After the great flood, the gods had granted Utnapishtim eternal life, and Gilgamesh hopes that Utnapishtim can tell him how he might avoid death too. Gilgamesh’s journey takes him to the twin-peaked mountain called Mashu. Utnapishtim lives beyond