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How does the story of Utnapishtim compare to Noah's? What is the significance?

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The death of Enkidu greatly saddened and frightened Gilgamesh. Ironically, Gilgamesh was so terrified of dying, that he risks his own life to prevent himself from dying. How does this drive for immortality and the fear of death, make him even stronger and braver than before?

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There are often reoccurring numbers through out the story, is there any significance to them? Find examples in the text to determine the significance.

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Soliyana Belaye, Triniti Wilkinson, Jaden Overbeck

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Soliyana Belaye, Triniti Wilkinson, Jaden Overbeck

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Why is Gilgamesh so set on becoming immortal, and why is he so afraid of death?

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Why does the author use repetition in chapter 4 when Gilgamesh goes through the mountain of Mashu (when Gilgamesh goes through the darkness and says there's no light and nothing can be seen)? What impact does this have to the readers?

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What is the significance of Gilgamesh's wearing animal skins?

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Gilgamesh is the strongest man on earth, but as we go on throughout this epic, he learns the beauty of life and its importance of it. after witnessing the death of enkidu he realizes not even heroic deeds and great strength can overcome death.

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Destiny E. & Giselle M, Deborah O, Stephanie M

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Destiny E. & Giselle M, Deborah O, Stephanie M

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Why is it that Enkidu alters Gilgamesh’s view of his nightmares into thinking his nightmares are signs of succeeding?

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The author uses repetition in chapter 4 dramatize the journey Gilgamesh had to go through , through the gate of the mountain, it also shows the emotional effect the journey had on him.

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We feel that because Gilgamesh is going on a journey to accomplish immortality to evade death. Then after this road block is accomplished he will have no fear and now that Enkidu is dead he will have nothing to lose.

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people used to wear animal skins to show their bravery and what they have conquered/hunted.

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Enkidu alters the nightmares into signs of success so that Gilgamesh builds up his confidence. So, when Gilgamesh goes to fight Humbaba he does not hesitate and get killed.

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Taken the different perspective that Utnapishtim provides regarding Ishtar, what are the difference between the previous information about her to the newly stated ones? What stayed the same?

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The reoccurring number would be number seven, it was first introduced whenever Shamhat and Enkidu made love for the seven day. Along with that it was reintroduced in several other places, more specifically whenever they did any type of rituals. They carry a variety of significance one being that they are based on the seven heavenly bodies

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In her dealings with Gilgamesh, Ishtar was a destructive, selfish deity, but here she emerges as a friend to humanity. Not only did she mourn over the destruction of mankind, she also swore to remember the day of the flood and allowed for all gods except Enlil, because he started the flood, to gather around the offering. Ishtar appeared to still be somewhat destructive, similar to the way she was with Gilgamesh. Although she was not as destructive or evil, while mourning, she did admit to commanding wars to destroy the people.

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In the story of Noah, God was distressed at humanity because of the evil that engulfed the earth, the flood lasted for 40 days
In the story of Utnapishtim, the gods were overwhelmed by the large amount humans and the chaos they caused. The flood was used to eliminate the people and lasted for 6 days.
The significance between these two stories is that humankind had struggled to live in a fair manner in both stories, meaning it is human nature to have disagreements and eventually let emotions control one's own self.