The Epic of Gilgamesh: The theme of friendship

Everybody in this world needs a friend. The Epic of Gilgamesh was a book that tells the story of two friends, Enkidu and Gilgamesh. Friendship was an important theme in The Epic of Gilgamesh because it showed the reasons of Gilgamesh’s grief and why he tried to do the impossible just so his friend Enkidu could come back to life. It also showed how loyal friends could be to each other. Enkidu only knew …

…very loyal. Gilgamesh, who is changed by his friendship with Enkidu, is still selfish. Focused on his own loneliness and journey, Gilgamesh cared not because of Enkidu’s death but because he wouldn’t have anybody to rely on. The friendship bond made Gilgamesh go for the quest of trying to bring his only friend back but with little hopes, since he knew it wouldn’t be possible, but he will make the impossible possible.