Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version
gilgamesh felt his courage return.
they charged at humbaba like two wild bulls.
the monster let out a deafening cry,
his roar boomed forth like a blast of thunder,
he stamped and the ground burst open, his steps
split the mountains of lebanon,
the clouds turned black, a sulfurous fog
descended on them and made their eyes ache.
then shamash threw strong winds at humbaba,
the south wind, the north wind, the east and the
west,
storm wind, gale wind, hurricane, tornado,
to pin him down and paralyze his steps.
he could not move forward, could not retreat.
gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him,
he held a knife to humbabas throat
what is the best conclusion that can be drawn
about gilgameshs character from this excerpt?
he prides himself on his triumphs in battle.
he believes in the power of teamwork.
he relies on supernatural forces to save him
he demonstrates bravery and takes risks.

Explanation:

• The first option about priding himself on battle triumphs is not shown in the text as there's no mention of past victories or boasting.
• The text doesn't emphasize teamwork as the key factor; it's more about Gilgamesh's individual action at the end (leaping on Humbaba).
• There's no indication that he relies on supernatural forces to save him. Shamash's winds are part of the battle scene, but Gilgamesh takes the final action (leaping with a knife).
• The text shows Gilgamesh charging at Humbaba (courage) and leaping on him (taking a risk).

Answer:

He demonstrates bravery and takes risks.