Question

gilgamesh a new english version, book v
translated by stephen mitchell
they stood at the edge of the cedar forest,
marveling at the great height of the trees
they could see, before them a well - marked trail
beaten by humbaba as he came and went
from far off they saw the cedar mountain,
secred to ishtar, where the gods dwelt
he slopes of it steep, and rich in cedars
with their sharp fragrance and pleasant shade
gripping their axes, their knives unsheathed
hey entered the forest and made their way through
the tangle of thorn bushes underfoot
suddenly enkidu was seized by terror
his face turned pale like a severed head
he said to gilgamesh, dear friend, i cannot
continue. i am frightened. i cannot go on
you go into the dreadful forest,
you kill humbaba and win the fame
i will return now to great - walled uruk
and all men will know what a coward i have been
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
read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version
gilgamesh said: courage, dear brother,
this is no time to give in to fear
we have come so far, across so many mountains,
and our journey is about to reach its goal
you were raised in the wild, with your own hands
you have killed marauding lions and wolves,
you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat
though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble,
you are a warrior, you know what to do
what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this
excerpt? choose three correct answers.
honesty
compelling speech
courage

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Gilgamesh's speech to Enkidu is motivational and persuasive, which shows a compelling speech. Also, he encourages Enkidu to be brave and not give in to fear, demonstrating courage. There is no indication of honesty in the given text.

Answer:

compelling speech, courage