Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend, the dream you had is a favorable one. The fiery heavens stand for Humbaba, who tried to kill you with lightning and flames. But in spite of the fire, he could not harm you." Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot?
Answers
The options to the question are
A. Humbaba establishes Gilgamesh as the hero of the poem.
B. Humbaba distracts Gilgamesh from the difficult journey.
C. Humbaba eases the challenges Gilgamesh must face.
D. Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.
The answer is D. Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.
Gilgamesh: A New English Version is a translation of the great epic poem Gilgamesh, which stands as an example ancient literature.
- In the epic, Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu fight against Humbaba a monstrous giant guarding the cedar forest of the Gods.
- The role of Humbaba is to create tension and suspense in the story.
Here I have proposed the completion of your question with options and answer.
Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot?
A. Humbaba establishes Gilgamesh as the hero of the poem.
B. Humbaba distracts Gilgamesh from the difficult journey.
C. Humbaba eases the challenges Gilgamesh must face.
D. Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.
The correct answer for your question is option (D) – Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.