Question

Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.

Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,
he poured out flour as an offering and said,
"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."
Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,
praying for a sign. A gust of wind
passed. He built a shelter for the night,
placed Gilgamesh on the floor and spread
a magic circle of flour around him,
then sprawled like a net across the doorway.

Theme One: Great leaders seek supernatural help.

What other theme is addressed in the excerpt?

Dreams recount pleasant memories.
Shelter is essential for providing warmth.
It is important to get a good night's sleep before a big day.
Friendships are supportive relationships.

Answer 1

Friendships are supportive relationships.

Enkidu’s actions — performing the dream ritual, building shelter, protecting Gilgamesh by spreading a magic circle and lying across the doorway — show him caring for and supporting Gilgamesh.