After this encounter with a woman, Gilgamesh tells Enkidu, "When I look at you, you have become like a God (Gilgamesh 67). ... Not only does the woman in this example civilize Enkidu, but also she is able to help make her society stronger by making Enkidu involved with Gilgamesh, showing the fact women are truly the backbone of this society. ... Not only did Ninsun cause Gilgamesh and Enkidu to take this voyage, she was largely responsible for their success. ... While keeping the bond between Gilgamesh and Enkidu in mind, it is important to remember just how this bond was formed. ... One c...

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For the purposes of this discussion and for reasons discussed below, the character of Gilgamesh parallels with the narrator of Fight Club, while Enkidu parallels with the character of Tyler Durden. ... Enkidu, an uncivilized wild man, becomes civilized and a close friend to Gilgamesh, while the narrator of Fight Club subconsciously creates a friend for himself named Tyler Durden. Both Enkidu and Tyler Durden have heroic qualities. For example, after Enkidu becomes civilized, he shows complete loyalty to Gilgamesh, and throughout their journey, he helps to transform Gilgamesh into a better lead...

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