Question

In three to four sentences, explain how repetition affects the story told in this part of Gilgamesh.

Answer 1

Repetition is a frequent technique the author used in the same Epic of Gilgamesh, as is the theme of duality. Repetition reinforces themes present in the story, or attributes of a character. Sometimes repetition can also draw contrasts between different events or characters. Besides reinforcing elements in the story, repetition also suggests that these stories may have had a strong oral tradition and were largely passed down in this manner tablets.