Gilgamesh answered, “Dear friend, dear brother, I cannot kill Humbaba alone. Please stay here with me. Stand at my side. ‘Two bo
ats lashed together will never sink. A three-ply rope is not easily broken.’ If we help each other and fight side by side, what harm can come to us? Let us go on and attack the monster. We have come so far. Whatever you are feeling, let us go on.” –Gilgamesh: A New English Translation, Stephen Mitchell How does this passage reveal a characteristic of Gilgamesh? What conclusion can be drawn about Gilgamesh from this characterization?
From this passage, it is revealed that Gilgamesh is loyal, head-strong, and courageous in the face of challenges. He fears no evil or monster. It also shows his dedication to his "brother" and the lengths he is willing to go to.
The answer is A, or By underlining or italicizing it. Doing so draws eye-coordinated attention and emits a connotation that the word is significant to something more overlying than what is said.
