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    The Gilgamesh Epic

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    The Gilgamesh Epic dated back to many centuries ago when writing was scripted on stones. However‚ it is quite fascinating how a leader often intends to move on with absolute conviction amidst discouraging situation. In the case of Gish‚ it was a commitment to implement a mission irrespective of the outcome (Jastrow & Clay‚ 2006). That being said‚ a strategic leader is someone who has the ability to influence others with a compelling and inspiring vision to achieve the desired goal. If a strategic

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    Analysis Outline (SEAO): Fill-In Version Title: Epic of Gilgamesh The correct‚ MLA bibliographic citation for this selection is: Sandars‚ N.K‚ trans. Epic of Gilgamash. England: Penguin‚ 2006. Print. The ways (literal & symbolic) in which the title relates to the story is/are  An Epic is a long poetic composition‚ usually centered upon a hero‚ so the Epic of Gilgamesh title tells the reader that this story was most likely going to be about a hero named Gilgamesh and it would be about his adventure

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    minions attempt to kill Hercules but instead turn him into a demigod. Hercules is then forced to live on earth in attempt to figure out who he really is and where he truly belongs. In the process Hercules faces many dangers and obstacles along his journey to returning home. Hades discovers that the only person that can stop him is Hercules so Hades does everything in his power to stop Hercules from ruining his plans. Hades then sends his minions to Kidnap Hercules and turn him into a demigod where

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    Epic Poetry and Beowulf

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    BEOWULF: A HERO In reading the epic poem of Beowulf‚ he has the characteristics of an epic hero by showing skill and courage‚ enduring fame‚ and royal responsibility. "Beowulf is considered an epic poem in that the main character is a historic hero who travels great distances to prove his strength at impossible odds against supernatural demons and beasts" (Wikipedia). He showed fairness to all he came across‚ including his enemies. He believed that everybody was equal and no one was greater

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    Epic of Gilgamesh

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    Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet I Gilgamesh is a man who is part god and a ruler of Uruk. Although his people view him as a legend‚ they come to notice his selfish and barbaric action of sleeping with smany women. From this‚ they come to realize that they cannot tolerate living under his rule. By praying and asking the gods for help‚ Enkidu was born. Enkidu was pretty much an opposite of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh represented society and Enkidu represented Nature. When Enkidu encounter Shamhat‚ the sacred

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    “The Epic of Gilgamesh”. The Epic expresses the Sumerian values but also universal themes such as friendship‚ love between two people‚ and familial respect. Feelings for one’s family‚ hometown‚ people‚ and generally any emotion that is so strong it makes a person sacrifice himself for somebody are associated with the word love. We see this kind of love in the epic between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. However‚ there are other scenrios in the book where the definition of love is questioned. The Epic of Gilgamesh

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    Journeys

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    “History in the Making; Another First‚” by Michael Leunig. Not all journeys are contented and pleasurable; there are those who experience slow and difficult journeys. Journeys can be problematic and challenging‚ as it is conveyed through this cartoon created by Michael Leunig. This cartoon is called “History in the Making: Another First‚” and conveys a fact that a journey is a goal; there are always other people who want or thrive for the same objectives as you. This cartoon particularly‚ is very

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    Epic Story

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    Epic Story I’d like to call upon the fiction gods to empower this story to be extravagant. The cold storm carried on with its overwhelming booms from the thunder shaking the house from the outside. Terrified‚ the blond haired Juliet sat in the corner of her darkened closet attempting to go unnoticed by the intruder stalking around her house. She sat there hugging her legs‚ praying that he wouldn’t hear her soft whimpers of fear. She listened quietly to the footsteps walking around her once safe

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    Beowulf: Epic or Elegy?

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    Writing Lab III Beowulf: Epic or Elegy? Beowulf is a poem written in manuscript form created in England sometime between the years 700 and 1000AD. The author is unknown to this day. Is Beowulf an epic poem or an elegy? An epic is “a long narrative poem in elevated style presenting characters of high position in adventures forming an organic whole through their relation to a central heroic figure and through their development of episodes important to the history of a nation or race” (Harmon

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    Beowulf: a Hero's Epic

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    Beowulf: A Hero’s Epic In the course of time‚ many heroes have made their name and many stories have been written to proclaim their greatness. However‚ none as captivating as Beowulf. This Anglo-Saxon epic demonstrates it’s power with beautiful language‚ usage of kennings‚ metaphors‚ similes‚ and alliteration. Also‚ it gives wondrous supernatural beings as in God‚ and even of powerful creatures as Grendel. On the other hand‚ it has human struggles and afflictions. The very first element

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