Throughout the Epic of Gilgamesh, it is obvious that Gilgamesh is experiencing loneliness. In Tablet VIII, Gilgamesh says to the deceased Enkidu, " 'I cry now Enkidu, like some crazed woman. I howl. I screech for you because you were the ax upon my belt and the bow in my weak hand; the sword within my sheath, the shield that covered me in battle; my happiest robe, the finest cl

In conclusion, Danny Jackson makes it clear that Gilgamesh is experiencing loneliness, learning to accept life, and searching for someone important. Although it is often hard for people to fully understand his struggles, by associating his struggles with a more modern work, Duran Duran's song Ordinary World, his struggles make more sense. Even though Gilgamesh is portrayed as a hero and many feel like they have nothing in common with him, many have struggled with the loss of someone important, the loneliness left from that loss, and a kairos moment leading to acceptance. After put in this perspective, people have a great deal in common with the hero Gilgamesh.

Through his loneliness, Gilgamesh is searching for his other half, Enkidu. Every place that Gilgamesh journey's to he recites his loss; " 'I greatly loved my friend who was always there for me.

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