Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version
enkidu said, \dont worry, my friend,
the dream you had is a favorable one
the eagle that you saw, with a lions head,
stands for humbaba. though it dived straight
toward you
and terrifying flames shot from its mouth,
nothing could cause you harm. the young man
who came to your rescue was our lord, shamash
he will stand beside us when the monster attacks
whatever happens, we will prevail\
which statement best describes the epic feature
used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
the difficult journey that gilgamesh must
undertake causes him to feel defeated.
the vast landscape that gilgamesh must travel
through adds tension to the plot.
the intervention of the supernatural gives
gilgamesh hope that he will defeat humbaba.
the narrative voice of the epic poem makes it
difficult for the audience to relate to gilgamesh.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Enkidu interprets Gilgamesh's dream. Shamash (a supernatural being) is mentioned as coming to their rescue. This supernatural intervention gives Gilgamesh hope. The other options are incorrect:

• The first option about the journey causing defeat is not in line with Enkidu's reassuring words.
• The vast landscape causing tension is not the focus of this excerpt.
• The narrative voice making it hard to relate is not relevant as the excerpt shows Enkidu comforting Gilgamesh, which can be relatable in terms of friendship and hope.

Answer:

The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.