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After reading the article 3 things that stood out to me were:

1. The influence his story had on the Sumerians. It took no time for them to spread his story and record his tale.

2. The way the author uses this story to give their students moral teachings.Kind of similar to what the Sumerians were doing with spreading this story.

3. The quote "humans are born they live, they die....". This is truly the best way to describe the way of life and not to take it for granted.

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After reading this article, these a three topics that stood out to me:

1. I found that despite the story being 4 thousand years old I like how the Epic of Gilgamesh helps connects with modern readers by exploring human experiences such as friendship, grief, mortality, and the search for the meaning of life.

2. I also noticed how the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu changed from rivalry to a friendship. This relationship helped emphasize the importance of friendship and companionship is needed to fulfill personal growth and life.

3. Another thing that stood out to me is how Gilgamesh seeks for wisdom and understanding life through his journeys. The struggles he goes through, which mainly is mortality helps provide an insight of life's purpose, human limitations, and how valuable personal growth is.

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Some things from the reading that really stood out to me were:

1. I thought it was interesting how the author acknowledged skepticism surrounding the relevance of this ancient story, then countered that truth eloquently, stating that "the essence of the human experience remains the same" across millennia. I thought it was potently put that no matter when or where it was, common experiences are at the root of all human existence.

2. Another thing that stood out to me in the recounting of this story is the reaction from Gilgamesh after Enkidu was killed. The author writes that, "Overcome with grief and helpless before the inevitability of his own death," he then goes on to seek a way to escape this truth. In the face of tragedy, we are led to self-reflection and sometimes self-destruction due to the realities exemplified by pain.

3. The third thing that I find notable and interesting is the realization of Gilgamesh at the end of this tale. He begins to understand that many things won't last forever; they will crumble, decay, and be forgotten, and maybe that is the beauty of it. With no ending, what is the point of beginning? The text goes on to explain, "Gilgamesh wastes so much time and energy in a futile effort to find eternal life." It's the classic dichotomy of spending so much time trying to stay alive that you forget to actually live.

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After reading this article, here are three topics that stood out to me:

1. One of the first topics that stood out to me was the line "Humans are born, they live, then they die,

this is the order that the gods have decreed...spend it in happiness, not despair . . .". I thought this line was very interesting because it shows us that even though we may not have control over what will happen in the future we can still have control over what is happening now. So although we will die at the end of our life, we can still live it to the fullest without fear.

2. The second thing that stands out to me is when the writer is comparing the gods and the humans in the story. He states that the gods, to us readers, seem so different from ourselves while the humans do not, I cannot help but see the similarities between the two. While these gods hold power to act on their wishes, the humans in the story often act in very similar ways, treating other humans as less than themselves and be ignorant towards things we see less than us.

3. The final part of this article that interested me was when Gilgamesh and Enkidu were fighting the bull, after Gilgamesh refused the goddess's advances. I think this particular point in the story shows that even with their growth throughout the start of the story they still hold onto parts of who they were. Even after they win against the bull, winning against the goddess in a way, Enkidu takes it a step further by directly insulting the goddess, ultimately leading to his demise. This turning point really shows how pride can be the undoing of so much good and growth.

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The three things that stood out to me in this article is:

1. I found interesting how Gilgamesh is describe as many personalities like two thirds god and one third man and how he rules the whole city.

2. Another thing I found interesting is how there language is described that a pair between husband and wife on how there no sexual relationship implied.

3. I like how this article uses Gilasmesh feelings and the things went through as an example that grief is painful feeling can get to you if you dont deal with them right like what happen to Gilasmesh.

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The three things that stood out to me the most in the article were:

1. The text conveys that people were able to relate to certain situations that Gilgamesh persevered through such as loss of a loved one and loneliness after that loss.

2. In the article I spotted a sort of familiar story of a great flood. In Catholicism there is also a flood that occurred and although there are many differences between these two stories I find it interesting that in both it is emphasized that one man or man and his family was spared.

3. The article states that there are limited pieces to the tale, Epic of Gilgamesh, and despite it not being complete we can still get an idea of what this tale was intended to teach its readers.

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Some things that stood out to me:

1. One thing that stood out to me was Gilgamesh and Enkidu and their relationship and how fast their relationship grew, and also how Enkidu made Gilgamesh's character grow into a better one.

2. A sentence that stood out to me was "He takes the young men of Uruk for his army and the young women for his bed" because it goes back to the traditional gender roles.

3. The last thing that stood out to me was that Gilgamesh and Enkidu were the only two people known to defeat the Bull of Heaven but the bull had destroyed and killed before.

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Some of the things that stood out to me were:

1. Gilgamesh tried to prove that he was worthy of living forever by staying awake for seven days, which he failed, but no one is meant to live forever. And he doesn't believe he's mortal.

2. His treacherous quest that he took after he lost Enkidu that was supposed to be looked at as sort of what we all go through metaphorically when we lose someone close to us or even someone we love.

3. Another thing that stood out was that only two people defeated the bull that killed hundreds.

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Some things that stood out to me

1. I found it very interesting how much Enkidu's death affected Gilgamesh, even though he didn't know him for that long, to the point where he sought out immortality

2. I also noticed that after Gilgamesh realized his final chance of immortality was over, he understood that he wasted so much time instead of enjoying his time as a mortal.

3. Another thing that stood out to me was that the world-building in the story is done very well, especially for such an old tale

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After reading the article, I realize that the story of the "Epic Of Gilgamesh" has relatable life lessons and aspects that we mortals go through in our daily life until we eventually die.

1. Since the "Epic Of Gilgamesh" can relate to our lives in a way, one thing that stood out to me was the fact that the teacher pushes the narrative that life isn't eternal and we should face that fact almost immediately. For example, she points out that Gilgamesh's grief, much like ourselves after losing someone we deeply cared about, effects him so much that he rejects the lesson of valuing friendship and goes into isolation from others. This can be similar to us because we could grieve for an unhealthy amount of time and forget everything we've learned or had with that person, ultimately letting our emotions best us instead of trying to overcome that fact. By facing the inevitable thought of death, we should be able to realize that life is precious and get over things before they become a daily aspect that hinders our mind in the long-run.

2. A lesson Gilgamesh learns during his journey that stood out to me in this article and story was valuing companionship or friendship. This relates to us because we have to sometimes come to a point where we do need the assistance or help of others when realizing we can't do something alone. For example, Enkidu is the complete opposite of Gilgamesh but they somehow attract, leading to an unbreakable bond and to the realization that "...life without friends, is not worth living." This stood out to me because personally I always thought I should be able to do things alone but had to realize that not everything could be possibly done solo. By valuing friends and family to aid you on your own journey, you can live a more socially adept life to where you can feel fulfilled with the choices you make with the help of others' perspectives.

3. The last thing that stuck with me from reading this article is that even with all of our "perfections", we still have flaws that keep us bound to certain challenges we may face in life. We're similar to Gilgamesh in this instance as he's described as essentially being a Demigod, but suffers from loneliness. Like him, we could have some positive aspects, whether it's money, attention, fame, etc., but we all may suffer from other aspects of life that we can eventually overcome. These negative aspects shouldn't be forgotten because we need to recognize them in order to overcome those obstacles.

-J'aivin Hudson

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1. One thing that stood out to me was how Gilgamesh struggled with his fear and weakness, even though he was part god. It reminded me of fighting because when it comes to the real match, no matter how strong and skillful you are, you'll always have to deal with doubts and nervousness.

2. Then the friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu also stood out to me; their friendship showed that even the strongest warrior needs a little push sometimes. It reminded me of when you're training, you can't get better without teammates who can push you past your limits so you can be your best.

3. Lastly, when Gilgamesh started searching for immortality, it just reminded him that life is short, but that doesn't matter; it's your legacy that does. It's how you leave an impression on someone and how you can live with discipline; that's what connected me to his searching, and that's what stood out to me. It's how you carry yourself and do what matters to you, leaving things behind for others and not leaving others behind for things.

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1. The first thing that stood out to me was the relationship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu and how close they were, basically becoming brothers, and how they explored together, but when Enkidu died, a part of Gilgamesh died with him. Gilgamesh, seeing his brother/best friend dying, made him realize that even though he is a two-thirds god, there is still that one-third man in him. Making him see life in a completely different way, seeing that all humans at one point will die. Seeing this, Gilgamesh promises himself he will live a more fulfilling life showing his human nature.

2. Another thing that stood out to me is when Gilgamesh goes on his journey, he discovers more character, and every character there is always a lesson to be learned. For example, when Gilgames tries to find the way to eternal life, Shiduri tells him to give up on it because it's never worth it. Even when Gilgamesh thinks he is worthy of it at the end, it always ends up going back on his human part.

3. The last thing that stood out to me is how these stories get passed down. Even if these stories are ancient times, they still can be used to tell lessons and tell different perspectives from different characters. How can these stories be used to tell our history, and how much we have advanced or stayed the same.

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1.One thing that stood out to me was how Gilgamesh felt real human emotions, especially the grief of losing his friend and his struggle with facing death. That grief is what leads him on a journey.

2.I also noticed how he had a connection with Enkidu. This was a relationship I didn’t expect, but it feels very real in today’s world, because sometimes we have friends we never thought would become so close to us.

3.Lastly, I was struck by how determined Gilgamesh was to find immortality. His determination to obtain it was something I wasn’t expecting, and it shows that, despite everything, he still wanted to go on journeys in search of eternal life.

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1. The first thing in this article that stood out to me was how Gilgamesh went about his journey and how important it was that every character or event served a specific purpose to guide this one character throughout the entire plot. One element, whether that be a character or an event, completely changes the course Gilgamesh is on at any point in the story.

2. Another thing that caught my eye was the subtle acceptance of humanity that Gilgamesh faces throughout the journey he is on. While being a King who is also 2/3 God, Gilgamesh lacks a human aspect to his actions, treating his kingdom's people as if they are below him, but as he realizes that a life is meant to be lived and enjoyed, he “gains a conscious” of sorts and seeps more into the humanity that was repressed in his soul.

3. The final thing that really stood out to me was the depth of Gilgamesh and Enkidu’s relationship. Enkidu was created to be basically a complete equal to Gilgamesh in almost every aspect. In this way, it seems more so that the death of Enkidu impacts Gilgamesh as much as it does due to how much he sees of himself in Enkidu. Their relationship clearly shows a major development in Gilgamesh’s character that otherwise wouldn’t have been seen if not for Enkidu.

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In this article we get a sort of snap shot of the Epic of Gilgamesh through a professor who’s taught this story for 20+ years! That being said some things that stood out to me about the Epic of Gilgamesh were:

1. How the “hero” of this tale is a terribly rude king who takes advantage of his kingdom, but learns to be a better person. It's interesting how Gilgamesh is the main protagonist who finds friendship and gets a better outcome in his own story despite being an objectfully horrible person. In most cases, stories are about the underdogs of such abuse who fight back. However, I feel like that because the story focuses on a bad person it can resonate with more people because it goes to show humans have the ability to always evolve and change.

2. The deep  relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. This relationship definitely reflects the present the most. People do usually have certain friends now that in the past they would never expect becoming friends with. I also feel like we do tend to see a lot of unexpected friendships in the media that is consumed now. Additionally, we can see how much Enkidu influences and pushes Gilgamesh through the epic because of their close friendship. We see that Gilgamesh and Enkidu both “gain” something from their friendship, and both are seen as equals to one another.

3. How human Gilgamesh is throughout the story despite not realizing it. For instance the text states, “...the humans of the epic are painfully familiar. They are alternately caring and selfish, sympathetic, and indifferent, hopeful and utterly despondent.” Gilgamesh himself has doubts throughout his journeys with Enkidu, and experiences being crude as well as selfish. Although Gilgamesh only starts to accept the human part of himself at the end of this epic he shows human aspects all throughout his own story.

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Some things that stood out to me were:

1. How Gilgamesh feels almost every human emotion that are friendship, love, loss, grief, and death.

2. What also stood out is how Gilgamesh created a bond with Enkidu basically becoming brothers and Enkidu trying to lead Gilgamesh on to better steps on being a better person.

3. Lastly what stood out is when Enkidu died Gilgamesh started a journey to seek immortality as he never wanted to die but unfortunately his fate caught up to him.

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Some things that stood out to me where

1. Through this article it explains how Gilgamesh doesn't want to accept death. He goes on a journey hoping to find the answer to immortality, but in the end fails and comes to accept his fate. This stuck with me because it resembles real life. Many people are scared of dying, but it is bound to happen,and just like Gilgamesh we have to accept our fate without death just being the main focus of our life.

2. Another thing that stood out to me was no matter how long ago people lived humans still had the same experiences and same thought process we do now about feeling certain ways about grief, anger, and feeling alone in this world. Those human experiences remain the same, and it is like an ongoing cycle just with different characters.

3. Lastly, the blossoming of Gilgamesh and Enkidu's friendship stood out to me. Enkidu went to stand up to Gilgamesh hearing the rumors of how he was a bad ruler taking advantage of people, but in the end fighting each other led them to becoming each other's only true friends. It is ironic how he went for one thing and came out with a whole opposite story line. This made me think about how the real world works. Many people base their opinion on people with outside opinions and not their own.

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Some things that stood out to me were:

1. Based on the article, The Epic of Gilgamesh isn't just some story being told to teach you lessons. It reflects the essence of human life itself. No matter how much the world changes year after year, humans continue to share common struggles, emotions, and experiences. That's what makes the story timeless and relatable (and fun).

2. When talking about how death is inevitable, it makes me aware of such a realistic saying that makes me confused as to why Gilgamesh even fought so much for something that wasn't his to take.

3. Gilgamesh was a real king around 2700 BCE, and yet his story has survives for thousands of years. This is interesting because it shows how powerful and lasting stories can be when shared human experience comes to play.

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1. One thing that stood out to me was that the author describes the main teaching of this story to be that death is inevitable. I found it very interesting how much effort Gilgamesh put into becoming immortal, just to fail.

2. Another sentence that stood out to me was "He takes the young men of Uruk for his army and the young women for his bed", because it follows the traditional idea of gender roles.

3. Finally, I found his first awakening very interesting. When he realized that despite his control and power he doesn't have any real connections with anyone. The reason this stood out is because this is a common question we see in the present day: does control and power equal happiness?

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Something that stood out to me, was that The Epic of Gilgamesh can be shown to support the historical basis of the flood, but as a Christian, I see that the Bible proves a more faithful resolution. Another thing that stood out to me was that how creation is talked about in The Epic of Gilgamesh, is completely different than how I learned with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. After reading The Epic of Gilgamesh, I realized that there is a lot of parallels with this story and with the Bible. I really do not know how to express how I feel as a Christian after reading this.

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Some things that stood out to me while reading the article were..

1. The article illustrates how the epic of Gilgamesh explores human experiences, such as friendship and loss.

2. During the death of Enkidu, the author described Gilgamesh's actions as different animals, making it stand out more.

3. The story of Gilgamesh is based on a historical king of that name who lived in the Sumerian city of Urak. Gilgamesh made quite the impression because, within a few centuries, the Sumerians were recording stories about him.