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A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of the
argument that Gilgamesh is heroic while Enkidu is primitive and only gains heroic
stature after becoming civilized. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAgilenk.rtf
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in a very primitive position, only gains heroic proportions through civilization. This argument is true, perhaps, only if we see Gilgamesh as a hero to begin with, especially if we
are basing his heroic nature on his being a civilized individual. But, the truth is that Gilgamesh is not a hero until he meets with Enkidu, and through his simplistic
and somewhat uncivilized nature Gilgamesh becomes a hero. And, though Enkidu does become more of a hero when he becomes more civilized, it is his inherently natural state that helps
him to be a hero. Both men, in essence, become more human and thus become heroes, for true heroes must have human qualities, frailties and other aspects that reach within
us and allow us to see them as heroes. Bearing these perspectives in mind the following paper examines Gilgamesh at the beginning of the story, illustrating that he was not
a hero until Enkidu and he became friends. In the same line the paper then discusses how Enkidu becomes more heroic with civilization, but it is his inherently natural nature
that allows us to see him as a hero. Gilgamesh "Gilgamesh is a powerful figure of a man but a poor king: he tyrannizes his people, exhausting men in
combat and claiming the right to sleep with any woman before her marriage" (Sparknotes). While Gilgamesh is handsome if not beautiful, strong, great, and also part god, he is also
a tyrant who is incredibly arrogant about his position in life and his position in the society. He feels that no one can harm him, that no one is above
him, and that he is capable of destroying anyone. Such an attitude makes for a powerful king, but not necessarily a good king, and certainly not a hero. Such a
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