assed the magnificent pride that he had previously displayed so boldly. Enkidu’s death left Gilgamesh frightened and confused. However, the despair in his heart was so great that he could not rest; would he ever be at peace? Thus, he became terrified of his own death.After the death of Enkidu, Gilgamesh tries to find immortality by trying to cross the ocean to find it. As he sounded so pathetic he rambles of his reason for trying to find everlasting life. Moreover, his state of being at this part was completely different from his arrogance from beginning of this epic. Gilgamesh has gone from arrogant to scared. Thirdly, the death of Humbaba changes Gilgamesh. Humbaba was evil. Many people who lived in the city of Uruk feared Gilgamesh. Most would say that Gilgamesh himself is, in fact, evil. In addition, he had sex with the virgins, he does what he wants, and tends to offend the gods. By going into the forest and facing Humbaba, Gilgamesh makes a name for himself and changes the views of the people in his city. However, the past of Gilgamesh does not change but the great deed of killing Humbaba makes him a better person because he protects his city. Most would say that he does this only to make a name for himself, but that is not the case. Gilgamesh does this because of his love for Enkidu and his people. Puzzled and searching for answers, Gilgamesh set out on a quest for Utnapishtim. It is on this great journey that Gilgamesh learns of a secret plant, which restores his lost youth to a man. Once again, Gilgamesh displays his changed character. He proclaims that he will return to Uruk and share the plant with his people. “I will take it to Uruk of the strong walls; there I will give it to the old men to eat,” Gilgamesh said. Although Gilgamesh failed in returning the magical plant to his city, the signifance of his underlying intentions is immeasurable. Gilgamesh, the once arrogant and overpowering king, was now think...
