Enkidu and Gilgamesh had a deep connection for one another. ... In the same way Gilgamesh is not only a friend for Enkidu. ... Enkidu is the reflection or second self for Gilgamesh, and the aches and pains he felt at Enkidu death teaches Gilgamesh that he himself must die eventually. ... Gilgamesh and Enkidu's relationship was a true friendship. ... Even after Enkidu passed away Gilgamesh remained his friend. ...

• Word Count: 873
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Enkidu and Gilgamesh had a deep connection for one another. ... In the same way Gilgamesh is not only a friend for Enkidu. ... Enkidu is the reflection or second self for Gilgamesh, and the aches and pains he felt at Enkidu death teaches Gilgamesh that he himself must die eventually. ... Gilgamesh and Enkidu's relationship was a true friendship. ... Even after Enkidu passed away Gilgamesh remained his friend. ...

• Word Count: 873
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

One of the most important is friendship, based on the one between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. ... Loyal, Enkidu fought by Gilgamesh's side, regardless of how he thought the outcome might have been. ... Enkidu's presence and loss alters Gilgamesh throughout the book (Wolf, 392). ... When they first met, Enkidu stands up to Gilgamesh's practice of taking each bride at their wedding night. ... In the last tablet, it is shown the encounter of Gilgamesh and the spirit of Enkidu, led by the gods. ...

• Word Count: 1084
• Approx Pages: 4

Through destiny, Gilgamesh met Enkidu and developed the one & only true friendship he ever had known. ... One day the two are fighting a battle & Enkidu dies. ... With Enkidu gone, Gilgamesh was lost and very alone. ... After Enkidu died, he realized that hi would always be alive in heart & in spirit. ... Even after Enkidu died, their friendship was what saved him & made him realize how Enkidu's spirit was with him. ...

• Word Count: 517
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Now that Gilgamesh was friends with Enkidu he became a much nicer man. ... Once Gilgamesh convinced Enkidu to go fight Humbaba they left on their journey. ... The Gods were so enraged that they sent the Bull of Heaven to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh and Enkidu defeated the Bull. ... Enkidu had changed Gilgamesh into a new man, a good man. ...

• Word Count: 484
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The Sacrifices and Gains of Enkidu The Epic of Gilgamesh has many similarities to the biblical stories of the Old Testament. Enkidu, in the story of Gilgamesh, resembles Adam in the story of Adam and Eve by the sacrifices and gains made by both as they progress from a wild untamed and unwise creature to a man of wisdom and civilization. ... Enkidu is a friend to the animals and a protector of them. ... Enkidu does not seem to have a place that he belongs to. ... Most importantly, he finds a friend in Gilgamesh. ...

• Word Count: 401
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School