The Death of Enkidu

According to Enkidu, what actions resulted in dreams about his own

death?

Death of Enkidu

Enkidu believes that his dreams are the result of his cutting down the cedar forest and killing Humbaba

Death..

In tablet VII, Enkidu dies In tablet VII, Enkidu’s funeral

Summary skills

Re-read Battle of Humbaba Find key points Do not include minor details or statistics in

a summary Summarize the battle with Humbaba, and

identify Enkidu’s role in it. Do not specifically state “Enkidu’s role is…”

Summary

With the help of Shamash, the sun god, Gilgamesh and Enkidu cut down trees, enter Humbaba’s house, and debate whether to kill him. Gilgamesh considers granting Humbaba mercy, but Enkidu talks him out of it. They then kill Humbaba.

The Story of the Flood

Tablet XI In this excerpt, Gilgamesh journeys to the

underworld to find the secret of immortality. On this journey he hears a remarkable tale of a devastating flood ordered by the gods to cleanse the world of evil. It is a tale that resembles the biblical account of Noah and his ark.

Story of the Flood

As you read, identify the details of the cultural context to gain deeper insight into the story.

Pg. 25 Ea is bound by his oath to the other gods not to warn anyone of the upcoming disaster.

How is Ea able to warn Utnapishtim about the flood without breaking his oath? Whispers to him in a dream, so he never directly

warns him

Story of the Flood

Parallel Elements: Ship, animals, humans, storm,, birds,

offerings, council of gods, immortality, justice

Pg. 26 Is Ea advising Utnapishtim to tell the whole truth? No a half truth b/c he does not want the other

gods to know he broke his oath

The Flood…

Pg. 27 be able to summarize the reaction of the gods to the flood The gods are upset and frightened by the flood

The god’s reaction now differs with their earlier attitude. How so? Before all agreed to destroy humanity-since it got out

of hand, they now fear

Would all-powerful gods be frightened? NO! They are not so powerful!

Flood…..

How long does the storm last? Six days six nights

Pg. 28 Utnapishtim offers the gods a sacrificeIn the bracketed passage, (30) Ea asks Enlil to

be more merciful toward humankind. He does not deny the need to punish sin but stresses that punishment must be tempered with mercy.

Flood………

Pg. 29 Why might Enlil have granted immortality to Utnapishtim and his wife? He decreed that no mortal should survive the

flood---so by making them immortal, his decree is obeyed.

Maybe he wants to reward the couple for being so brave to withstand the destruction

THE RETURN

Archetype- a basic plot, character, setting symbol, or idea that recurs in literature. QUESTION ON FINAL- How does the Epic of

Gilgamesh fit the archetype of a hero’s quest?

What effect has Gilgamesh’s quest had on him, in spite of his remarkable strength?

THE RETURN

An extraordinary leader goes on a difficult journey in search of the secret to immortality.

Gilgamesh bravely tries to overcome all the obstacles he encounters—he is exhausted!

THE RETURN

Pg. 30 Why does Utnapishtim tell his wife to bake the

loaves of bread?

THE RETURN

The loaves will decay at different times. That will prove how long Gilgamesh will sleep ( Fairy tale Hansel and Gretel???)

Why does Utnapishtim want to prove how long he slept?

THE RETURN

Wants to show him how difficult the task is and how he failed at it big time!

Pg. 31 What does U tell G to look for?

THE RETURN

A magical plant that grants immortality Our fountain of youth??

What happened to the gift?

THE RETURN

A serpent steals the plant from Gilgamesh

What is the lesson for G?

THE RETURN

Human beings can’t achieve immortality

Gilgamesh can’t succeed in all his quests

Us?

we can count on 5 things:

Change, taxes, love, hope, death!

THE RETURN

Let’s read the last two paragraphs our loud

How do these last paragraphs echo the first paragraphs of The Prologue?

How might the Sumerian and Babylonian values be revealed in these in these repeated descriptions of the CITY AND KING?

THE RETURN

The descriptions reveal the value that both cultures place on security, wisdom, faith, nature, endeavors, strength, and endurance.

Final thoughts?

Complete chart in groups- 1st class work grade for 2nd quarter…

CLASS WORK GRADE Group Work:Group Work: In small groups, you will complete a chart to In small groups, you will complete a chart to

create your own epic hero and epic journey. create your own epic hero and epic journey. Complete the following: Complete the following: 1 Name of Hero 1 Name of Hero 2 The Force the Hero will battle 2 The Force the Hero will battle 3 The Journey (specifically where will the journey start and 3 The Journey (specifically where will the journey start and

finish) finish) 4 Obstacles the Hero must overcome 4 Obstacles the Hero must overcome 5 How will the epic end 5 How will the epic end 6 Theme or Real Reason hero took the journey 6 Theme or Real Reason hero took the journey Groups will put information on chart paper and Groups will put information on chart paper and presentpresent to to

the class.the class.