Question

gilgamesh answered, dear friend, dear brother,
i cannot kill humbaba alone.
please stay here with me. stand at my side.
two boats lashed together will never sink.
a three - ply rope is not easily broken.
if we help each other and fight side by side,
what harm can come to us? let us go on
and attack the monster. we have come so far.
whatever you are feeling, let us go on.
—gilgamesh: a new english version,
stephen mitchell
which characteristics does gilgamesh display in this
passage? check all that apply
□ strong leadership skills
□ proven success in combat
□ the ability to receive help from a supernatural force
□ compelling and confident speech
□ courage in the face of danger

Explanation:

• Gilgamesh's speech about working together and continuing the attack shows he is confident and his words are compelling.
• He is willing to face the danger (attacking Humbaba) which shows courage.
• There is no indication of strong leadership skills (like organizing a group in a hierarchical way) in this passage.
• There is no mention of past combat success.
• There is no mention of supernatural help.

Answer:

compelling and confident speech, courage in the face of danger