Gilgamesh Tablets IV-V

These tablets continue to develop the characters. We see how the bond between Enkidu and Gilgamesh is stronger as time passes and how this bond helps them in rigorous moments. When Gilgamesh motivates Enkidu to fight Huwawa “Two people, companions, they can prevail together against the terror” it is clear that their relationship is now at another level. This relationship is the base of the narrative owing to the fact that from this point on, both Enkidu and Gilgamesh begin to compliment and depend on each other. The protagonists’ relationship is also a result of how they have matured and evolved into wiser more submissive men. Enkidu starts off with wild habits and as the story progresses we see him as humble and patient towards Gilgamesh. An example of this is Enkidu’s interpretations of Gilgamesh’s dreams. The impression we get of Gilgamesh is of a big, powerful, arrogant man who is too worried and focused on his glory. Gilgamesh becomes more tolerant and selfless. Although, the character’s previous conduct does come back at the end, “Enkidu steered the raft and Gilgamesh carried the head of Huwawa, the guardian of the forest” its almost as if Enkidu had to stay behind steering the raft because Gilgamesh had already taken all the glory even though they worked together as a team to defeat the demon. In conclusion, Enkidu and Gilgamesh do change to a certain degree but not enough to keep from recurring to their previous habits.