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You can tell by reading this story how different literature was back then with the vocabulary and grammar used. Gilgamesh reigned over Uruk with some questionable methods that the people were not a fan of. Enkidu lived in the wild with the animals and a child saw him and was scared. He told his parent and they sent for Gilgamesh to overcome him. Instead he sent a woman to kill his relationship with the beasts. There he found out about Gilgamesh and wanted to fight him so he could rule. They fought in Uruk, but immediately stopped and admired each other. Then their friendship was sealed.

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After reading the first section of The Epic of Gilgamesh, I could tell that by the way it was written you don't see that now days due to how back then it was mostly metaphors and similes,unlike today that's more imagery. There was also a difference with the way one would talk back then because one could say that back then there was more of a proper English then now. Also I learned the roles that both women and men played back then or you could say they still do in some parts of the world.

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After reading the first section of The Epic of Gilgamesh, I learned about how culturally different it was compared to today's culture. The gender roles in the story are vastly different from the ones of today. I also learned about some of the many different gods from the epic. Overall, I thought that so far the epic is really interesting, and based on the article we read last class, I am eager to see what happens next.

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What i overall learned over the first chapter is the personality of Gilgamesh and how that affects is actions. Gender roles definitely affects his reasoning in how he treats his community and how he had little kids in his army and would have to sleep with the bride before the groom did. With Enkidu he was pure but without knowledge until he met the harlot. He heard the harlot and followed her to Uruk to meet Gilgamesh and defeat him. They ended up fighting but at the very end they became friends and hugged. I can tell they both realized their destiny is to have a sidekick and be friends with each other. I hope Gilgamesh is able to get some growth by having his new friend Enkidu.

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Modern day stories compared to stories back then are very different. From the way they are told to the way they are written really shows how the two are not alike. In todays stories the telling uses a lot of imagery, with things like similes and metaphors. In action story tellings everything from the accent to what the story is told about is diffrent. In todays reading I learned how the people of Uruk not only feared Gilgamesh but also respected him as well.

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I learned from reading The Epic of Gilgamesh that the relationship Gilgamesh’s had with Enkidu was very interesting and unique because of the way it was developed. I learned about the gender roles in this time period were different than today. I also find it interesting that although the time period was very different, the problems and beliefs can still be correlated to todays scenarios.

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From what we have read thus far, I have learned that the religion, gender constructs, and societal norms are very different in The Epic of Gilgamesh from where we are both in time and geographically. The religion in ancient Mesopotamia appears to be similar to Greek mythology, worshiping many different gods and entities. Gender roles seem to be as they have been throughout most of history, with men in power and women's only ploy over men being their "womanly art."

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After reading " The Epic of Gilgamesh" learned Gilgamesh was powerful but so was Enkidu. I also learned Enkidu was made to his equal. In the story Endkidu was tamed by a harlot from the wild. She guided him to Gilgamesh. There the friendship grew between the two.

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I find it pretty cool how things were a lot different like the gender roles and such back then than it is today. It feels like a whole new world was introduced to us but some of their beliefs and problems we can still relate to. I am starting to understand how Gilgamesh isnt exactly the best person in the world as well.

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It is extremely interesting to see how people's beliefs were so long ago and how different but similar they are to this day. It is also interesting to see the grammar they spoke in. I am curious to know if Gilgamesh was based on a real person or was it based on their culture and religious beliefs. I am excited to finish reading this book.

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This story is overall much different from today's time. There are obviously different gender roles in the setting of this story than we have now, as the harlot was to use herself to overcome the wildness of Enkidu. Besides the difference in culture though, I like the story. I learned how much the citizens of Uruk revered Gilgamesh but also feared him, as they would not cast their complaints onto him. Overall, the story has a good plot line in my opinion and though I have already read the story, I am excited so see what comes next.

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I kind of understand the whole, Enkidu and Gilgamesh being referenced as husband and wife. In my opinion, if it truly was a relationship with no romance, is that the closest relationship that Gilgamesh could relate to was the of being in love with a woman. Since Enkidu would be his first true comrade it would be reasonable to assume this. Also that whole fighting and then becoming friends I kind of get it now. It's kind of like they both saw that they were both strong and they liked that. Kind of like mutual respect that turns to friendship.

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Enkidu and Gilgamesh fought with each other and then decided to become best friends. That was kinda weird. Gilgamesh is a really bad person right now. At the end of the chapter, he still had not shown any remorse for his actions. I hope Gilgamesh either has character development or dies.

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The Epic starts as the gods create what they believe to be the perfect specimen; strong, wise, and beautiful. But they made a mistake in Gilgamesh's arrogance, so in response to the people's cries they made Gilgamesh an equal who would sooth him and that equal was Enkidu. After Enkidu is tamed in the ways of man he goes to Gilgamesh to confront him about his arrogance and fights him. I felt that the epic so far draws me in with it's story. I also have learned that the writer of the Epic knew many gods, similar to the Greek or Norse gods in how there is a god for almost anything. I look forward to finishing the epic throughout the cycle.

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Reading the Epic of Gilgamesh, is both enjoyable and a great way to learn. Through reading part one I was able to learn about the ancient world, and the ancient gods of humans at the time. I learned about how gender roles were at the time, and what they considered civilization. As well as some of the dangers and challenges these people faced from wild animals and even their own rulers.