Gilgamesh

You must do question #1. Then, you may choose three of the remaining questions to answer. Do not answer all four of the remaining questions. Use only the space provided. Follow all additional directions on the answer sheets.

• 1. Identify five (5) of the following items by explaining the link between it and Gilgamesh: Anshan, Ea, Enlil, Humbaba, Irkalla, Ishtar, Lugulbanda, Mashu, Ninsun, Shamash, Siduri, Urshanabi, Uruk, Utnapishtim, Voice of Heroes.
• 2. Select one of the following epic characteristics and demonstrate that The Epic of Gilgamesh does possess that characteristic. Use at least three specific details from the story to prove your assertion. Write your answer in complete, correctly structured sentences.
• a. The setting is vast in scope, covering great nations, the world, or the universe.
• b. The action consists of deeds requiring great valor or superhuman courage.
• c. Supernatural forces – gods, angels, and demons – interest themselves in the action and intervene from time to time.
• d. The epic poet recounts the deeds of his hero objectively.
• 3. Differentiate between the terms folk epic and art epic. Write your answer in complete, correctly structured sentences.
• 4. Categorize one of the following characters as a one-, two-, or three-dimensional character and explain your reasoning: Ninsun, Enlil, Urshanabi. Begin by defining the term you use to categorize the character you choose. Use at least three specific details from the story to prove your assertion. Write your answer in complete, correctly structured sentences.
• 5. Recount the story of the Great Flood as told in The Epic of Gilgamesh. Include the names of at least two of the principal characters, the motivation for the flood, the full function of the vessel, the reason for the flood’s ending, and the aftermath of the flood. Write your answer in complete, correctly structured sentences.

Answer sheet

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You may use the next three pages for your remaining three answers – one answer per page. Circle the number of the question you are attempting to answer before beginning.

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