Final tablet in the Epic of Gilgamesh!!! I'm so happy!!! Definitely one of the weirdest tablets from the book. It was nice to see Gilgamesh reunite with his "brother" after all his efforts to "bring him back". Which he tries once more by seeking help of the gods to bring him back from the city of the dead. It was interesting to see that The epic of Gilgamesh was based on a poem, a poem interpreted by the author of this book.
Seeing Enkidu and Gilgamesh reunited was like to see that tablet or chapter in the book that was taken out, like a part before Enkidu's death that we missed. We can sense a different personality between Enkidu and Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh being a very obedient and rightful person and Enkidu being more bold and disobedient. An example of this is the way Enkidu acts and the bad things he does in the Netherworld. although Gilgamesh warned him not to. It also relates to Enkidu's death and how Gilgamesh tried to prepare for something which was impossible to prepare for.
A quote I thought was very significant was this one: " He did not refrain from kissing the wife he loved; He did not refrain from striking the hated wife; He embraced and kissed the son who was dear to him; and did not refrain from striking the hated son. And so the cry of the dead seized him and held him. Just because it symbolizes death and the different interpretations it has and what it could mean.
The final conversation between the two characters is I think like a final goodbye between the two of the, and as you read it you know that these two are never ever ever ever meeting again, which is in a way very sad. What Gilgamesh takes from this conversation is that he is not afraid of death, he is afraid of not being remembered, but i think he finally understands that if you are a valuable person and a person who leaves an impression on people you will be remembered as a good person.
My Conclusion:
The epic of Gilgamesh, a book with twists and turns, with a lot of insight, and a well structured plot allow us to enjoy and appreciate the classic it is. I really liked to explore all the symbolisms and themes the book entailed> I saw how in a way I am similar to Gilgamesh or Enkidu in the way they acted, although I am not afraid of death because I realize that it is something we can't avoid and something everyone must face in their given time> I really liked to read an ancient text and although it was very simple it was very insightful and enjoyable, I highly recommend it.
http://www.cervenabarvapress.com/gilgamesh450x677.jpg
follow this link for a picture on Gilgamesh.
https://intranet.cng.edu/Classes/HS_PreAP_English_9_jtangen/Shared%20Documents/Gilgamesh.pdf
and follow this link to read Gilgamesh online.
¨Two people,companions, they can prevail together against the terror.
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