The Epic of Gilgamesh – Tablet 4 Mr. McCloskey

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The Epic of Gilgamesh – Tablet 4

Please write in complete sentences:

1. How does Gilgamesh’s dream show some development of his character?

2. What do you think the point of the repetition is? Why do you think the author felt it was necessary to repeat the lines of Gilgamesh’s dreams?

3. Who is Shamash? What advice does he have for Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

4. Of the two, which one is the more influential? Or are they truly equal to one another? Use a quote to explain your thinking.