Interpretation of Gilgamesh’s Transformation in The Epic of Gilgamesh

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date Interpretation of Gilgamesh’s Transformation in “The Epic of Gilgamesh” “The Epic of Gilgamesh” is an educational account artistically crafted to reveal the inevitability of mortality. This story is narrated in a heightened language that demands close and attentive reading. Gilgamesh, the epic hero begins a quest for knowledge which he deems is clouded by his ignorance. With the help of Enkidu, Gilgamesh grows and develops as a conscious person and ultimately becomes a heroic leader in Uruk, shedding off his initial ruthlessness. Gilgamesh's carries himself with a lot of self confidence and believes he is a god and frequently submits himself as one. He is firmly convinced that he is the controlling power in Uruk city. For instance, when he enters Uruk, the chronicle recounts the scene as; “He entered the city of Uruk-the-Town-Square, and a crowd gathered around. He came to...