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Epic Of Gilgamesh Selfish Quotes

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In The Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh and Enkidu go on a journey to fight the ferocious Humbaba in the great Cedar Forest. The journey to fight Humbaba is not justified. Humbaba is the guard of Cedar Forest. Fighting Humbaba won’t help Gilgamesh’s people. “O my lord, you do not know this monster and that is the reason you are not afraid. I who know him, I am terrified.” (pg.80). This quote shows that Gilgamesh is getting in over his head and is fighting with no purpose. “Gilgamesh, you are strong, but what is the Country of living to you?” (pg. 72). Gilgamesh is just doing this out of boredom and obviously doesn’t care about his city. Gilgamesh is also being very selfish when he makes the decision to go fight Humbaba. “Then if I fall I leave

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