The Resolution, Tablet 12

Enkidu rises from the dead, he tells the story of the under world. This is a very captivating ending, since it is probably the most fictitious part of the poem, since death is definite. But well, even thought it was very simple the way he rose, just like vapor...

Gilgamesh is a very intelligent and charming poem, for a person who can find the richness in it, and enjoy it. Many people can't do this. I felt safe and aware in most of the poem, but the parts that were not so clear to me, was because it was for the spectator to go deeper, but I went as far down as it was possible for my young, and unexperienced mind. 

This poem is much more profound that Star Wars, and with more legacy, and I can say this without ever have watched a Star Wars movie in my life.

Tabs. 10 -11 The Journey

Gilgamesh, in this chapters is in a state of grieving, as any of us, humans would be for the lose of a loved one. It is very interesting, that because of a friend that he suddenly met, and spent some time together, one can change his path in life, and his goals, and in some cases even the way you think. Gilgamesh was so shocked about his friend's death, that he went in the pursuit of infinite life. When he gets to the tavern, Gilgamesh, the mighty, is not recognized by its owner, since he is filthy, beaten, and dressed with a beast's fur. How can the terror, the powerful one change his appearance this way. This is very normal. We, as humans, as mortals, let our feelings change our mood,and our facade and there fore our goals. We change our paths, when we see an obstacle. We do not go over it, neither did Gilgamesh, he is a third mortal. "If you are Gilgamesh who killed the demon, and if you killed the lions in the passes, and if it is you who wrestled the Bull and killed him, why do you look like one who has undergone a terrible journey, why do you look like one who grieves, why do you wear the skin of a beast, why is it that you roam the wilderness?"(pg. 55). 

He does the impossible, crosses the oceans, and finds the boatman. In my opinion, we are determine people when we want to be. So when we are, we also try to do the impossible to achieve something, and many of us deep inside know it is inconceivable, but we still do it, to be in peace with our selves that we know that we at least tried. But we are not gods, unfortunately we can't cross the seas...

Next we hear a story, that we find familiar, but yet distant in the past. Utnapishtim tells a story about a flood, the gods, and a man that is a live because he build an ark, and brought with him all of the animals, and his family. He did not deserve to die, at last. It is not very clear to me why this story of Noah's Ark, and why God saved him, is here. What I think is that, in the search of Gilgamesh for how to avoid death, this is the answer. Noah's life was spared, because he was a good man, and the other citizens were out of their minds, and were disobeying God. In this moment Noah found the way to avoid death, he was alerted by God to build an ark. The conclusion is that you may avoid death each day, by making a different step in your day. You never know when it is your time.

Still Gilgamesh found a plant, that was arduous to get, which was called the plant "how the old man once again becomes a young man". This is the -fruit of life-, but when they stop to rest, a snake steals this flower, because its aroma was so powerful and beautiful. Gilgamesh suffers. 

So again, we have a similarity to the Exodus; a snake, and the fruit. Why? I don't know, but what I know is that Gilgamesh was never meant to have this flower. No one, not even him can be invincible, only The One and only God, the one I believe in, is eternal and immortal, the creator of all living things, the lord of the earth we dwell on. We must all die, its how it is meant to be, it is written on the books that only God posses, and that is the way it is supposed to be.

The Leader Moe (Poem of my hero)

Moe, brave leader and wise

sees it coming and fights the ice

gathers his people, and looses the fire

there is no more place to hire.

Rushing time, there is none to loose

wisely choosing a path needed to proof,

he is the strong to find new roof.

Inside he is scared, is there somewhere to hide?

This white is too wide.

Mere instinct decides a cardinal point

and begins the journey with his head front.

Suns and moons come and go 

suddenly a strange color, Indigo.

This is a sign

that we stand high 

reached our new home and sigh.

        - By Ilan Pinski Farji 

Tablets VIII, IX The Quest

Enkidu's life ends. Gilgamesh mourns, the people mourn. Gilgamesh goes out to seek the answer to one question: How can death be avoided...?"and weeping saying: Enkidu has died. Must I die too? Must Gilgamesh be like that? Gilgamesh felt the fear of it in his belly. He said to himself that he would seek the son of Ubartutu, Utnapishtim, he, the only one of men by means of whom he might find out how death could be avoided." (pg. 48).

Being Gilgamesh a two thirds god, would validate his search. Obviously this makes more sense in a poem like this than it would make to us. But though, this pursuit is quite understandable. Who wants to die? No one, off course. We, as  people might sometimes wonder if there is a way. A way to avoid what is really the only inevitable thing in life. 

Death. What about it? As far as I know, no one knows what it is like, or if it has a face, or a color. Why are we humans so afraid of it? We think there is nothing worse than it. This is the maximum penalty: the end. But it could be the end of one life, and the beginning of another, who knows. Death comes and goes, its the circle of life. 

But about the poem; being Gilgamesh the main character, we think that he can't die (like in the Disney movies...), but before Enkidu's end, we thought that because he was the main character, he would outlive most of the ordinary humans. But no,no,no he died all right. This is what I like about this poem, even thought it is short, it is quick, and unpredictable. So, Gilgamesh seeing the death of his fellow partner, he is afraid, truly afraid. He goes seeking for an answer, for a cure for death, but will he find the impossible potion, the inconceivable cure the inevitable...

Sentences ex. 1

C. He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened.

 

3. Oil which, is lighter than water, rises to the surface.

6. Madame de Stael was an attractive, gracious lady.

 

1. Nice is a word with many meanings ,and some of them are contradictory.

 

C. The contractor testified that the house was completed and that the work had

been done properly.

 

C.Some people refuse to go to the zoo because of pity for creatures that must

live in small cages.

 

5. Taxicabs that are dirty, are illegal in some cities.

 

5. The closet contained worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty hats.

 

C. The uninvited guest wore a dark blue tweed suit.

 

2. After surviving this ordeal, the trapper felt relieved.

 

3-prase. Mark Twain's early novels, I believe stand the test of time.

 

9. December 7, 1941, will never be forgotten.

 

7. The field was safe enough, wasn't it?

 

9. Write the editor of the Atlantic 8, Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts ,

02116.

 

2. He replied, "I have no idea what you mean."

 

2. After a good washing and grooming, the pup looked like a new dog.

 

2. Because of their opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in

captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.

 

C. Men who are bald are frequently the ones who are the most authoritative on

the subject of baldness.

 

2. Vests which were once popular, have been out of vogue for several years.

 

2. As a celestial goddess, she regulated the course of the heavenly bodies and

controlled the alternating seasons.

 

C. I hope that some day he will learn how to be polite.

Sentences Ex 2

1. There was no question that John's painting, a huge colorful and ugly mural, was the worst entry in the art exhibit.

 2. Werner von Braun, Willy Ley, and Edward Teller noted authorities in the field of rocket development, have done much to guide the missile program of the United States.

 3. Mr. Cready's ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time is, I believe amazing.

 4. Running around the house, the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence.

 5. If the opposition should win, our candidate would never have any political future.

 6. Gracefully, lightly, and daintily the ballerina moved across the stage.

 7. Glamour, the woman's fashion magazine recently incorporated with Charmanother fashion journal.

 8. Joe was born on May 7, 1955 and his best friend was born exactly two months later on July 7, 1955.

 9. Mr. and Mrs. Kwon, my parents' best friends, sat in front of us at the football game.

 10. November 11, 1918 the armistice ending World War I was signed. 

Sentences Ex. 3

1. The problems involved in this operation ,are I think, numerous.

2. Celene, who does not usually tell anyone what she feels, said she didn't want to go to the dance.

3. To get tickets for some Broadway musicals, one has to order three months in advance.

4. Listening to the radio, Jun heard an announcement that Spangler, his own dog, was lost.

5. I used to live at 16689 Sutton Avenue, Milpitas, California, but we have since moved to 1895 Holland Way, Dubuque, Iowa.

6. The Valley of the Moon, the name of a section in Napa County, California, is the heart of the state's wine producing area.

7. Chris did not see how he could organize, write, and proofread this paper in only two hours.

8. By the pilings of the old pier, I found four starfish, a clam, and a sea anemone.

9. Yes, Helen did mention that all three of you were coming for lunch.

10. I relieve, therefore, that fraternities are good influences on a college campus.