The Transformation Of Enkidu's Character In The Epic Of Gilgamesh

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In the narrative poem Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh, otherwise known as the oppressive king of Uruk, endures great transformation. In the beginning, his character is unpleasantly revealed as self-absorbed and domineering. As the storyline progresses, there is a significant conversion in Gilgamesh’s attitude towards life and its sole purpose. A once careless ruler disowned by his people evolved into a greater king and reflective man. The powerful bond shared between him3 and his companion, Enkidu, is pivotal in the change of Gilgamesh’s character. Although he is blessed with beauty, power and wisdom, there is an evident transition in Gilgamesh’s overall perspective of life, death, fear and most importantly, love after the death of his friend Enkidu. …show more content…

“He walks around in the enclosure of Uruk, like a wild bull he makes himself mighty, head raised over others. There is no rival who can raise his weapon against him. His fellows stand at the alert, attentive to his orders?, and the men of Uruk become anxious in…” Gilgamesh lorded over his subjects with a curl and iron fist. He didn't lead his people he ruled them giving them no freedom. He raped woman who he took a fancy, it didn't matter if she was the daughter of a nobleman or the wife of one of his men. Gilgamesh achieved what he was building with slaves, and his drained people groaned under his

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