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:

In the excerpt, Enkidu helps Gilgamesh by doing the ritual for dreams and building a shelter for him. This shows that Enkidu is supporting Gilgamesh, which is characteristic of a supportive friendship. The other options do not fit as well. Dreams in the text are for seeking a sign (not recounting pleasant memories), shelter is built but the focus is on the act of helping (not just warmth - providing), and there is no emphasis on sleep before a big day.

Answer:

Friendships are supportive relationships.