Gilgamesh Study Guide

Literature and the Arts Name: __________________________
Gilgamesh Study Guide
SETTINGS
Name and briefly describe each of the following.

Approximate time the story takes place:

City:

Geographic Area:

Home of the evil giant:

CHARACTERS
For each of the following, identify the character and give a brief description of important characteristics.

Our hero! The protagonist:



Mother:


Father:


Man created by the gods to challenge and befriend the hero:



Evil giant:

PLOT LINE
What task do Gilgamesh and Enkidu set out to accomplish?


Who takes on the role of a mentor (remember Odyssey?) in the story?


List two challenges that Gilgamesh faces.




At the conclusion of the story, what important lesson has Gilgamesh learned?