https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6 Directions: Add at least one epic element (larger than life hero, invocation, epic question, epic simile, epithet, confrontation & battle, in medias res, intended to be recited or sung, and hubris) AND an example from the text Gilgamesh to two of these universal questions. Before you leave the padlet, read through other elements and examples for more universal questions. This is preparation for next week's assessment. (Note that you may need to scroll across to see all of the universal questions with information.) en-us 2020-11-17 18:52:23 UTC 2020-11-24 20:09:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943351046 Enkidu was probably the strongest element of a friend/support in this whole story of Gilgmesh. He turned Gilgamesh from a dictating and greed filled ruler into a hero who saved his town from the bull that the gods sent. But with every good friend/support Enkidu died, which I belive taught Gilgamesh to be better.]]> 2020-11-19 20:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943351046 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943367356 Everyone has their own perspective of this question but personally, I believe that Savagery is the biggest cause of any mythology ever. Mythology is powered by people being untame and uncontrollable and letting their emotion get the best of them. It doesn't just power mythology but any storytelling out there. There is always someone who does something out of impulse which eventually leads to acion/combat/misfortune, which then leads to regret and sorrow. Very rarely do characters hold happiness after doing something out of vengeance/anger/jealousy. And yet this concept repeats itself throughout all of mythology. it's what makes it believable. It's the only and yet strongest connection that shows that morals and gods are the same.
(Parts of this statement were used in other columns that they fit to also be true.)

]]> 2020-11-19 20:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943367356 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943396550 Emotion doesn't just power mythology but any storytelling out there. There is always someone who does something out of impulse which eventually leads to acion/combat/misfortune, which then leads to regret and sorrow. Very rarely do characters hold happiness after doing something out of vengeance/anger/jealousy.
(this paragraph was also used in the savagery column in: ¨Lack of Control.¨)

]]> 2020-11-19 20:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943396550 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943407816 The concept of emotion repeats itself throughout all of mythology. it's what makes a story believable. It's the only and yet strongest connection that shows that mortals and gods are the same. 
(this paragraph was used in the column of Savagery in: ¨Lack of Control¨)]]> 2020-11-19 20:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943407816 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943415586 I know that whenever anyone hears this question these days their instict is always to say something like: ¨I wouldn't want to live forever because it actually would be torturous and unbelievably boring,¨ but I completly disagree. I think that exploring the range of human emotion and traveling places and doing things the human being wouldn't be able to do even in multiple human life times would be absolutely mazing. So I would say that yes, I would want to be immortal if I had the choice to.]]> 2020-11-19 20:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943415586 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943472275 To be imortale, wouldn't really be something to love. Especially with the things happening around the world right now. Who would want to. Life can be incredibly challenging and difficult sometimes.

]]> 2020-11-19 21:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943472275 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943523393 At the beginning of the story, the people are all terrified of Gilgamesh. He is feared by every one of his subjects. At the time he thought is was great to be feared. Once he met Enkidu however, He began to see other people as more than just the peasants who live in his city. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943523393 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943530143 Its better to be respected. Both seem like they should be possible. If someone likes you they most likely also respect you. Its also possible that someone doesn't like you but they respect you. For example at the beginning of Gilgamesh, the gods did not really like him, but they seemed like they respected him. Or at least they respected the fact that he was very strong.  ]]> 2020-11-19 21:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943530143 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943533845 It depends on how you view "overcoming death". In the sense of a physical death, then I would argue no. In this story only the gods have the ability to overcome or deny death. This story revolves around the fact the Gilgamesh will die and his search to overcome that. However in terms of fear of death and living under the shadow of it. At the end of the story, Gilgamesh states, "Perhaps the greatest tragedy of life  is not that we die. It is that we do not take the time to live." -This is a answer to his epic question. Before this moment of Gilgamesh's realization, he is haunted, followed, and controlled by the fear of death. It could be said that he was already half dead, in his mindless search to overcome death. He was missing life thereby taking a step towards death. When he had his realization, he gained the knowledge needed to fully live, overcoming a death taking him over during life.  ]]> 2020-11-19 21:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943533845 bondaxe000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943534198 Jealousy is can be a motive for any sort of act. Jealousy can take control if one lets them self get lost in it. jealousy leads to impulsive behavior bringing out the worst in someone. This in turn leads to violence.  An example of jealousy in Gilgamesh can be seen on tablet 5 where Enkidu is assumed to be jealous and afraid of Humbaba.]]> 2020-11-19 21:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943534198 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943537164 At first Gilgamesh fears death because Enkidu died but his feelings change after his quest when Gilgamesh accepts death. He realizes mortals are not meant to live forever. At first the death of Enkidu causes Gilgamesh  to spiral out of control and he is taken over by his fear of death. So I think you can get over death in some way if you can comfort yourself and find some kind of peace with it but not fully because you still associate strong emotions with the person you lost. An epic element to this is an example of a simile in the text.]]> 2020-11-19 21:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943537164 antonisa0001_1 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943538220 I think it's better to be respected, but being a well-liked leader is good because if people like you they are more likely to respect you, and if you are respected, people are more likely to listen to your ideas and follow when you are in control. Although it's possible that you can earn one's respect without them liking you. At the beginning of the screenplay the people did not like Gilgamesh because he was headstrong and a bit of a cruel ruler who acted on his emotions(which was regularly anger) but, he was able to create a city that was thriving. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943538220 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943540272 you can never overcome death in the sense of living forever, but you can overcome the fear of death. Such as the death of a loved one or your own. In the play Gilgamesh is devastated by the death of Enkidu, and went on a quest to find a way to become immortal. From his quest he learned to live while you can, rather than fear death.]]> 2020-11-19 21:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943540272 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943540392 I personally believe that it really depends on the experience and thought process of the perspective who is getting through knowing that someone close to the person is dead. If someone is used to it I think they would be less effected if they have gotten through something as serious as the death. And if someone is having a first time experience of something quite serious, I think they would have a little bit of a harder time than others. But I belive that serious things always effects everyone in some way shape or form.]]> 2020-11-19 21:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943540392 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943541628 uhm most of the time no. In myths like Gilgamesh it seems like people can overcome death, but in reality no. Medicine can make it seem like you can overcome death sometimes, but the idea that you can just stop death is not right. Everyone is going to die eventually. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943541628 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943545857 When I think of civilization, I think that needs to include, language, government, and Law. At the bare minimum to be considered civilized you need to be able to communicate and make decisions as a group.

]]> 2020-11-19 21:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943545857 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547356 probably not. everyone you love dies and you are just stuck living. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547356 hayshen0001_1 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547741 Part III of the screenplay is arguably motivated entirely by Gilgamesh's jealousy of the gods. He spends his time, and the precious resource of his lifespan on searching for immortality, something he cannot achieve. Gilgamesh's hubris leads him to believe that despite everyone telling him that what he wants is unachievable, he can still get it. Gilgamesh is driven by pride, hubris and jealousy to pursue the impossible and ultimately fail. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547741 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547764 Friendships makes us better people because it makes us care and support other people other than yourself. You can't be selfish in a good friendship. This is something Gilgamesh learned when he met Enkidu. From their friendship, Gilgamesh was able to better himself from being a greed filled ruler to a real hero. -OC]]> 2020-11-19 21:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547764 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547937 No, being immortal in a mortal world is not something to wish for. Death is what gives a person the drive to continue to strive to be better and improve the lives of those around them so that they may live in in memory. For example, in Gilgamesh, Utnapishtim tells Gilgamesh that the gods have given him the gift to rule over and improve the lives of his citizens. He also tells Gilgamesh to enjoy the gifts the gods have given him by saying, "Use them and live!" in reference to all the abilities Gilgamesh possess. Had Gilgamesh been granted immortality, he would have had less of an incentive to help his people, and although he may have physically lived forever his legacy would have died out much faster, as Utnapishtim's did, given the fact that he was a mere vague legend that Gilgamesh had heard of. This also demonstrates hubris, as Gilgamesh believes not only that he can get immortality, but that he inherently deserves it for what he has done and how he was born. Immortality and his search for it continues as long as his hubris remains. The search only ends when he admits to his inability to be a god and his hubris lessens.]]> 2020-11-19 21:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943547937 moyeraud000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943548280 Being civilized is being advanced in social development.  Someone who would be considered civilized would be Gilgamesh because after overcoming his initial disrespect, he became an important part in his community for the people. An epic question for Gilgamesh at the beginning was if helping yourself at the cost of other's displeasure is worth it.
Auden M.]]> 2020-11-19 21:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943548280 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943550880 Although its very possible to avoid death short term, everyone will inevitably die and theres nothing we can do about it.

In Gilgamesh, he attempts to save his friend after he dies, but is unable to in the end.]]> 2020-11-19 21:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943550880 archbfin000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943551907 in memory you can live on but your physical form and your mind will perish. If you can make an impact on the ones around you, you may live on in stories. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943551907 armstlan001_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943552075 Jealousy can cause lots of problems and destruction when it comes to relationships with other people.  In part II there was a couple of moments with Jealousy for example Enkidu is jealous and fearful of Humbaba. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943552075 lackojos0011_1 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943557214 I believe that nothign is forever, and if something will stay remembered, it will last as long as how amazing the feat was that the person did. But nothing is forever. And we can try to be remembered for a bit of time, but everyone forgets eventually. SO make your mark while your still here :D
(P.S. I meant this in a completly positive way, and I am sorry if it sounds otherwise.)]]> 2020-11-19 21:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943557214 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943557697 A person's contributions to culture or society can live on centuries after they die. Such as composers who died in the 1700s, rock stars who died in the 1990s, and rappers who died in the 2010s. The same can be said for Great figures like Ghandi or MLK jr.

In the Gilgamesh Poem, he honors his dead friend by building a statue so people would remember his contributions to the world.]]> 2020-11-19 21:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943557697 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943559347 The way I looked at this question is that can people overcome the fear, and negative emotions around death. And my answer to this is yes. The part of the epic poem that stuck out to me the most was where Gilgamesh realizes, " The greatest tragedy of life is not that we die. I is that we don't take time to live. " This is an epic question in a way as well, he is challenging everything he has worked for and what it really means. In this time, he did overcome death. He realized that he needed to live. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943559347 archbfin000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943563402 I don't think one would because you would witness everyone around you die and fade away while you lived on ever changing . So no I think that would drive someone insane. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943563402 moyeraud000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943565150 Savagery is undesirable because then everyone thinks of you as bad and immoral, which are not desirable features.  In the start, Gilgamesh was a savage we as readers found him savage, taking what he wanted from the people.  Gilgamesh showed an element of hubris when he was savage, feeling that since he was a king and part god, he could act savage towards citizens.
Auden M]]> 2020-11-19 21:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943565150 hayshen0001_1 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943567827 In the beginning, Gilgamesh is a terrible ruler, and his people dislike him greatly. However, his people do respect him in a resigned sort of way, because he is successful at implementing his will on any he sees fit. People don't agree with him, but they follow his instructions. A confrontation occurs when Gilgamesh meets Enkidu, with the two fighting. However, the confrontation quickly switches to between the team of Gilgamesh and Enkidu versus the version of Gilgamesh that everyone knows. As he tries to fix this, he becomes a more well-liked leader. Since this journey is one of personal improvement, it can be inferred that moving from respected to liked is a positive change.]]> 2020-11-19 21:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943567827 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943569475 I would not want to be an immortal living in a mortal world because you would watch everyone around you die. Also I feel at some point you would lose the passion to live and want to die but are not able to. But a counter example would be Gilgamesh because fear is the reason why he seeks immortality. He fears his own death and so he seeks eternal life instead. An epic element to this is a question like What would be something that makes you want to live?]]> 2020-11-19 21:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943569475 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943569691 it depends on what people define as savage, before people thought other places were savage because they did not have as advanced things as them. in that respect savage is not bad, but in the case of someone being actually savage, where they have no manners, rude, have a temper or have gone wild in a way, yes that is not great. for one thing they would cause trouble, and another people would not want to be near them. Like Gilgamesh in the beginning, he was a menace taking peoples wives, sending men to work constantly on his empire. Another example would be when Enkidu was created, he was a wild beast, and to the people he was seen as savage.]]> 2020-11-19 21:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943569691 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943570279 This is a very tough question. For example, in the beginning Gilgamesh was harsh, rough and his people hate him. Even with that, I think it is better to be respected leader. I think this because people will know about you and listen to you. But if you are nice, people will treat you sorta like a friend and you wont be as powerful. They are more likely to follow you. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943570279 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943571002 Friendship makes us better people because it provides comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone. It gives us someone to lean on, to appreciate, and to help. In this story, Gilgamesh is made from a character described as a person who, "does whatever he wants even though it hurts others"(Part 1, 5) and a his people say, "he is a blowhard." (Part 1, 5). This is example of elevated language (blowhard). Then Gilgamesh and Enkidu meet. Gilgamesh changes with his newfound friendship. When he becomes friends with Enkidu, Gilgamesh swears, "The gods have shown me the error of my ways. I will abuse my people no more." (Part 1, 12) and says, "The two men stood and embraced-Gilgamesh, the mighty king, and Enkidu, the man who had once been a beast." (Part 1, 12) In both of these quotes, the epic element of the hero seeming larger than life is used. The first quote, because Gilgamesh had contact and learned from the gods, a second being named as a mighty king. These quotes also show how Enkidu's friendship, which was the lesson given from the gods, made Gilgamesh a better person. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943571002 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943571735 Both. I think that It would be better if you are a well-respected leader as well as a well-liked leader. This is because people need to treat you like a king(respect) and still be able to ask for people to carry out construction and other tasks without hesitation. For example, Gilgamesh treated his people like slaves and objects he can force to do whatever he wanted. they may have respected him as a dictator but not as a well ruling king. But when him and Enkidu start ruling with a good moral then his people start liking him and give him respect of a good ruler. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943571735 armstlan001_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943573359 Friendship can make us better people in lots of way, like thinking about something in a new way, having someone to talk to, or just someone to have fun with.  Basically friends can make us happier and a better person, one example of friendship in Gilgamesh is Gilgamesh's friendship with Enkidu.]]> 2020-11-19 21:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943573359 steentho000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943573851 Great deeds and some luck will definitely make a person's name live on, at least for a while. Gilgamesh seeks to slay Humbaba because he believes it will make him great and even if he fails, he will have died fighting the great Humbaba. This may also have some hubris on his part. Lastly, after he returns from seeking immortality and failing, he decides that he will live as best he can to try and make his name live on.]]> 2020-11-19 21:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943573851 thompnoa001 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943575176 When you treat people poorly, everyone around you looks at you negatively. Gilgamesh was in this situation, he saw himself as vastly superior to the people around him, he saw himself as larger than life, and because of that he treated the people around him horribly, and because of that nobody liked or respected him. Savagery in general is something that people look down upon. 

]]> 2020-11-19 21:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943575176 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943578148 I would not want to be an immortal living in a mortal world. You would have to watch all of your loved ones, and important people die, or in Utnapishtim's case, all of them "reduced to clay." And this would be a never ending cycle. It would be a very lonely life of sadness and mourning. Gilgamesh is confronted with these ideas when he goes to Utnapishtim's and realizes this as well. It leads him to realize that being mortal isn't that bad. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943578148 steentho000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943583716 This is kind of the epic question of all of Gilgamesh. When his best friend Enkidu died, he realizes that he too will die and be sent to "the House of Darkness and Dust." Gilgamesh goes on a quest to find if he can overcome death and ultimately fails as only the gods and those they gift it to can have immortality in the story. Gilgamesh remains mortal but overcomes death in the sense that he realizes that spending the rest of his life yearning for something he cannot have will not be good. He overcomes his fear and also overcomes death in the sense that he lives an amazing life for the time he has left, thus making his name live on.]]> 2020-11-19 21:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943583716 bondaxe000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943589338 It means that they are behaved well socially. A civilization is a group of civil people living and building an environment for them to reside. Gilgamesh is an example of an uncivilized, or savage being. A direct example of this is after Gilgamesh kills Humbaba. Gilgamesh destroys trees in celebration displaying uncivilized behavior.]]> 2020-11-19 21:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943589338 deweygia000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943592768 To be immortal in a mortal world is to be, by default, superior to all mortal beings around you. We saw some of this with Gilgamesh being part god. He was a powerful ruler who defeated great evils of the world and he got almost everything he wanted. However, became corrupt and selfish, and the only way for the gods to fix this was to send down a challenge for him; someone who could potentially best him. This encounter turned out to be very beneficial for him, and they both were better off because of it. In short, I would not want to be immortal in a mortal world because it would be nearly impossible to grow as a person, and I would have nothing to strive for.]]> 2020-11-19 21:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943592768 vandail0001_1 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943593279 Gilgamesh started off as a harsh and wasn't liked by his people.He was feared and hated. He was respected though because he was strong and successful. I think it's better to be a well-respected leader because people are more likely to obey and follow what you say. Both are important but you wouldn't be as powerful and a true leader if you're seen as a friend instead of someone who you listen to and follow. After meeting Enkidu, Gilgamesh was able to improve as a leader and became more well-liked. Someone may not like you but it is possible for them to respect your beliefs and how you lead.]]> 2020-11-19 21:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943593279 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943600217 No, being immortal in a mortal world seems ultimately like a curse. At first thought it sounds wonderful, never having to worry about the fear of death , and eternally finding joy in the world. I would imagine these thoughts would continue until those you care about begin to die and the world starts to change, while you remain the one immortal misfit in a different world. You would soon become accustomed to this new world, and perhaps find new friends but ultimately they would die, and it would be a never ending cycle of grief. This is of course without even considering the possibility the world might end, and you could remain alone. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943600217 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943606007 Friends can make us a better person by showing us our bad sides and show us what we are doing wrong. They correct us in those ways as well. For example, when Enkidu and Gilgamesh fight Enkidu shows Gilgamesh that he has an equal and is not the most powerful. Enkidu then tells him how he need to be ruling in a better way, rather than what he has been doing previously.]]> 2020-11-19 21:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943606007 antonisa0001_1 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943608294 Friends make us better people in all sorts of ways. I know with my friends if I'm doing something irresponsible or something that will have bad consequences they'll call me out on it and usually stop me from doing something I'll later regret. Also, if you are around your friends long enough and if they are good people you will tend to bounce off of each others personalities and become like one another. In the last two pages of Part I, Gilgamesh and Enkidu meet, and once Gilgamesh realized that Enkidu had been sent to him by the gods, he immediately made a compromise that he would no longer abuse his people in order to be Enkidu's friend. The logic in that seems like he was just saying/doing whatever he could to become Enkidu's friend, but eventually he learned from his mistakes because of Enkidu and overall became a better person. ]]> 2020-11-19 21:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943608294 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943632226 Great deeds can make a person's name live on long after they are gone. In particular, if a person's great deeds are focused on building or creating something rather than killing or destroying something, their deeds can make a person's name live for thousand of years after their death. For example, when Gilgamesh returns to Uruk and writes his story and lessons on the stone tablets, it implies that the story and his legacy will not last for mere years but will become a foundation of the city. The specific note of placing the stone tablets on the walls of the city which protect the inhabitants from invaders parallels the idea that without those lessons and stories the city would fall and lose its greatness. This also demonstrates the epic element of an elevated hero, because the Gilgamesh and his life story has become a foundation of the city to ruled. This elevates him not to the level of a god, but does make him more important than not just those he rules over and other kings of the time, but also above other kings of Uruk, both before and after him.]]> 2020-11-19 21:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943632226 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943634596 This question is vastly important to the story of Gilgamesh. He fears death, and tries to seek out immortality, but ultimately in can only be given by the gods. A physical death is inevitable, but as Gilgamesh learns, you can overcome the fear of death, and learn to enjoy life. 


]]> 2020-11-19 21:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943634596 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943673391 The questions of "How can comeone overcome death" is probably one of the most prevalent in the story. In the end, Gilgamesh realizes when he is with Uthapishtim that instead of always worrying about death he should instead use his gifts to live a more for filling life.]]> 2020-11-19 22:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943673391 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943692853 Jealousy has the power to consume a perosns emtions and make them act rashly and impulsively in order to try and get something that other person has. A example of this is during act 3. Gilgamesh is jealous of the gods immortaility and acts rashly to try and get it (like when he threatens Utnapishtim with a axe to try and learn how to gain immortality.)]]> 2020-11-19 22:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943692853 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943704282 In the beginning, Gilgamesh resembled the element of hubris showing arrogance and great pride. He was very disliked and dismayed. Although, Gilgamesh was respected, but only because of his power and strength. This respect was built out of fear meaning it wasn't genuine. Once encountering Enkidu the way he ruled changed and was structured on morals and more of the people to become less selfish. After this change, the people truly liked and respected Gilgamesh as a leader. Overall, I believe respect can come without likability so it is better to liked because then respect will fall into place over time as it becomes genuine.]]> 2020-11-19 22:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943704282 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943744561 I believe you cannot physically overcome death, but mentally you can by living with purpose and not living knowing you will die and hoping for something that isn't possible. Overcoming death is an epic question that Gilgamesh finds the answer to by searching for immortality and trying to physically defeat death. Once he learned to stop fearing death he lived with more joy and in a sense, more purpose. He learns to defeat death mentally and makes his life worth living instead a life waiting for death.]]> 2020-11-19 22:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/943744561 milesjac0002_1 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/947437334 Jealousy can rear its head in any relationship. It's a destructive emotion: it has the potential to suffocate a happy partnership and break down the trust that was there. Jealousy can cause you to experience a range of feelings, from insecurity and suspicion to rejection, fear, anger or anxiety.]]> 2020-11-21 00:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/947437334 deweygia000_2 https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/957735251 Great deeds do, in fact, often make someone a long-lasting legacy. Gilgamesh himself went to slay Humbaba because he knew that his name would become legendary for that great feat. ]]> 2020-11-24 20:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mdorny1_1/yfaqs2zka8wqnvx6/wish/957735251