Question

consider the excerpt and theme from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop, he poured out flour as an offering and said, mountain, bring me a favorable dream. enkidu did the ritual for dreams, praying for a sign. a gust of wind passed. he built a shelter for the night, placed gilgamesh on the floor and spread a magic circle of flour around him, then sprawled like a net across the doorway theme one: great leaders seek supernatural help. what other theme is addressed in the excerpt? dreams recount pleasant memories shelter is essential for providing warmth. it is important to get a good nights sleep before a big day. friendships are supportive relationships.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "Dreams recount pleasant memories": The excerpt focuses on seeking a favorable dream, not recounting memories. Eliminate.
• "Shelter is essential for providing warmth": The excerpt emphasizes Enkidu's actions to protect Gilgamesh (e.g., building shelter, spreading flour circle, guarding doorway) out of friendship, not just shelter for warmth. Eliminate.
• "It is important to get a good night’s sleep before a big day": The excerpt is about seeking a dream and Enkidu's protective actions, not sleep importance. Eliminate.
• "Friendships are supportive relationships": Enkidu performs rituals, builds shelter, and protects Gilgamesh, showing supportive friendship. This matches.

Answer:

D. Friendships are supportive relationships.