It might not look good if you say something bad that goes against most people's ethics, so to look good you'd want to make sure everything you say lines up with the majoritys ideals
The professor values empirical science abobe all else
The question is about the part of Gilgamesh killing Humbaba. Gilgamesh is not afraid of that monster. He gets back to himself and kills the monster. After killing it, he helps his friend to slice it open. The correct answer is the last option - After attacking and killing Humbaba with his axe, Gilgamesh assists in slicing him open, removing his intestines, and cutting off his head.
B is correct answer.
Couplet is a rhyming words from at the end of 2 consecutive lines.
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-Charlie
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