The Epic of Gilgamesh
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
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Prologue Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7
Themes
All Themes Civilization and the Fall from Innocence Heroism in Nature vs. Comfort in the City Friendship, Love, and Sexuality Mortality and Meaning Pride and the Gods
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Characters
All Characters Gilgamesh Enkidu Ishtar Utnapishtim Enlil Ea
Symbols
All Symbols Gates and Doors Water The Snake
Literary Devices
All Literary Devices Alliteration Foil Genre Hyperbole Imagery Irony Metaphors Mood Paradox Setting Similes Situational Irony Style Tone
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