Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,

the dream you had is a favorable one.

The fiery heavens stand for Humbaba,

who tried to kill you with lightning and flames.

But in spite of the fire, he could not harm you."

Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot?

A. Humbaba establishes Gilgamesh as the hero of the poem.

B. Humbaba distracts Gilgamesh from the difficult journey.

C. Humbaba eases the challenges Gilgamesh must face.

D. Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.

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Maleah Mcclain

18 May, 02:08

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,

the dream you had is a favorable one.

The fiery heavens stand for Humbaba,

who tried to kill you with lightning and flames.

But in spite of the fire, he could not harm you."

Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot?

A. Humbaba establishes Gilgamesh as the hero of the poem.

B. Humbaba distracts Gilgamesh from the difficult journey.

C. Humbaba eases the challenges Gilgamesh must face.

D. Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.

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Aaliyah Dixon · Answer 1

Based on the excerpt, the statement that best describes Humbaba's effect on the epic's plot is the last one D. Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.

He tried to kill Gilgamesh once, but he failed in doing so. Nevertheless, we were scared for Gilgamesh and didn't know what was going to happen once Humbaba attacked him.