Gilgamesh is not only a character of a story; he is actually a portrayal of people and how they act out of human nature. He, like many of us, does not want his existence to end when he leaves this world. He is not content with what he has, good looks, money, and power, and desires more in life. The Epic of Gilgamesh is a story that we, as people, can relate to. There are similarities bet

ween Gilgamesh's journey and our own journey through life. Some of the texts that will be compared with The Epic of Gilgamesh, are the Bible, and Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The characters of these stories are all have that burning desire to be successful in life, which we can relate to. These texts span across different time periods and societies illustrating how human nature, particularly the desire to obtain more than one possesses, plays a significant role throughout written and present human history.

All of Gilgamesh's excursions were driven by the need for adventure except for the last.. The last journey was the search for everlasting life. Being two-thirds god was not enough for Gilgamesh. No, he wanted immortality. He wants to live forever so that no one would ever forget him. "Tell me truly, how was it that you came to enter the company of the gods and to possess everlasting life?" But Gilgamesh is not the only person who searches for immortality. In many stories there is a search for the Fountain of Youth. The water from this fountain would restore youth to the old and one would never have to die. Fear of death and desire to live forever has driven people to do all they can so that they may extend their existence to as long as possible.

It is in human nature to want to be recognized and receive what one think he or she may deserve. In the Bible, one of many themes is the quest for something greater than what the seeker currently has, in terms of stature or wealth. One of many examples is the theft of Esau's birthright by Jacob. In Genesis 25: 27-34, Esau Sells His Rights as the First-Born Son, Jacob wanted more than his proper inheritance, he wanted the rights as the first born son. His brother Esau was hungry and asked for some soup that Jacob was cooking. Jacob answered, "I will give it to you if you give me your rights as the first-born son." Jacob could not be content with what he already had. He wanted a larger portion of the inheritance entitled to the one who is the first-born as well as the title. In The Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh seeks to gain more fame by attempting feats of great proportion. One of the feats is the slaying of Humbaba, the giant beast who is the keeper of a forest. By doing so, Gilgamesh becomes famous for killing the dreaded Humbaba, even though it does not pose any threat to people who stay out of that particular forest. "Together we will accomplish a work the fame of which will never dieyour dream is good, your dream is excellent,

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