Question

Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,
at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.
They had traveled for just three days and nights,
a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.
When the sun was setting, they dug a well,
they filled their waterskins with fresh water,
Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop

Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?

#The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot.
#The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing.
#The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.
#The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.

Answer 1

Correct answer is C: “The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is”.