Part 2 : Epic Hero : Gilgamesh

5 September 2022
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. [Gilgamesh and Enkidu] charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.The monster let out a deafening cry,his roar boomed forth like a blast of thunder,he stamped and the ground burst open, his steps split the mountains of Lebanon,the clouds turned black, a sulfurous fog descended on them and made their eyes ache.Then Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba,the south wind, the north wind, the east and the west,storm wind, gale wind, hurricane, tornado,to pin him down and paralyze his steps.He could not move forward, could not retreat.Gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him,he held a knife to Humbaba's throat. What characteristics of an epic hero does Gilgamesh exhibit in the excerpt? Select 2 options.
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courage in battle connection to supernatural help
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Consider the passage and theme. Devin kept a low profile in school. He attended classes and talked with his friends in the hall, but few knew him well. He rarely raised his hand in class and never spoke out of turn. Even in band class, he refused to draw attention to himself. Though he had earned the honor of first-chair saxophone, he did not reveal his passion for his instrument to his classmates. Then, sophomore year, Devin joined the marching band despite his fear of public scrutiny. The night of the first football game, his palms were sweating and his heart was racing as the band marched onto the field. But as soon as he began to play, his fears were forgotten, and through the glare of the lights he could see the crowd swaying and clapping to the music. Devin was completely at ease during his solo, and after the game a friend told him, "You were great! I didn't know you had it in you." Theme One: It is important to take risks. What other theme is addressed in the passage?
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People can reveal themselves through their passions.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop What characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal?
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willingness to endure a voyage
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What topics are commonly explored in epics? Select 3 options.
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fame and glory perseverance leadership
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Consider the passage and theme. Ria was thrilled when her doctor removed her cast. It had only been a month, but the inconvenience of wearing a cast and using crutches had been a constant challenge. She had learned that her high school, while accessible, was not easy to navigate with crutches. The stairs were treacherous, and the elevator was slow, but what bothered Ria the most were the entrances. Since her high school sat on a hill with a wide, concrete stairway to the front door, all of the ramps were at entrances far off her usual course. Fortunately, Ria made some new friends venturing to and from the ramps. She noticed that these friends were upbeat and determined, and they had more interesting things to discuss than the minor inconvenience of a ramp. Still, when the student council asked for suggestions about a class project, Ria submitted a proposal for a front-entrance ramp instead of the high-def scoreboard she had once prioritized. Theme One: Lessons are often learned through one's struggles. What other theme is addressed in the passage?
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Considering life from a new point of view is enlightening.
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In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh represents an epic hero because he
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travels on a journey and demonstrates courage.
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Which lines from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best establish Gilgamesh as triumphant in battle?
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They bound logs together and built a raft.Enkidu steered it down the great river.Gilgamesh carried Humbaba's head.
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In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Enkidu is a loyal companion who proves himself to be an archetype of
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bravery
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A literary theme is defined as
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the message a text conveys about a topic
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Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward youand terrifying flames shot from its mouth,nothing could cause you harm. The young manwho came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.Whatever happens, we will prevail."Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream,smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure. Theme One: Dreams have valuable meanings. What other theme is addressed in the excerpt?
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People can depend on their god(s).