GILGIMESH

Many themes are related into the story line of Gilgamesh. These include three very important ideas: death is inevitable, immortality is impossible, and friendship is a necessity.

One of the main themes in the story is that death is inevitable, which is shown through Enkidu's death. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh becomes very worried, because he realizes for the first time that everyone is going to die at some point in time. The fact that Enkidu is a close friend makes it even more visible to Gilgamesh that everyone is human. Then, along with this realization, comes the theme of denial. Gilgamesh does not want to accept the fact that he will die. He denies the truth, because he does not want to think about the truth or handle with the tragedy that has struck him.
The theme of death being inevitable leads to another theme, similar to the first. This is that immortality is unachievable, shown through similar examples as the first theme. Gilgamesh realizes that immortality is not obtainable after his journey for it. He discovers that the journey was pointless, because he will die regardless of the steps to prevent his death in the future.

The last main concept in the epic is that friendship is a necessity, shown through the bond of Enkidu and Gilgamesh. Both men are supportive of each other, always looking out for and encouraging one another. For

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