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 does the ritual for dreams (praying for a sign) and then builds a shelter, places Gilgamesh on the floor, spreads a magic circle of flour around him, and sprawls across the doorway. This shows that Enkidu is taking care of Gilgamesh, which is an act of support in their friendship. The other options are not well - supported. Dreams are mentioned as something they are seeking (not recounting pleasant memories). Shelter is built but the main emphasis is on the care within the friendship, not just warmth. There is no indication that the focus is on getting a good night's sleep before a big day.

Answer:

Friendships are supportive relationships.