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Borough of Manhattan Community College English The Epic of Gilgamesh Question

 

Essay #1 Assignment Sheet – The Epic of Gilgamesh

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This assignment requires light research. You may use reliable Web sites, other reliable sources such as academic journals, books, articles, etc. See Announcements for guidance on reliable Web sites and other sources.

Instructions for the essay: Use Modern Language Association in-text (parenthetical) citation style and a Works Cited page. Use 1-inch margins, and put a header with your name, the date, etc. See Course Materials, Research for specific instructions on the format and layout of an MLA style paper.

  • Write an essay of 1500 words in which you show a clear understanding of the historical and cultural background and context of The Epic of Gilgamesh, and that also addresses the following question.

Ultimately, what does The Epic of Gilgamesh tell us about what it means to be human? How do both Gilgamesh and Enkidu change in ways that might help us answer that question?