The Epic of Gilgamesh Learning Guide: Table of Contents
Introduction
Themes
Quotes
Death
Death Quotes
Friendship
Friendship Quotes
Sex
Sex Quotes
Man and the Natural World
Man and the Natural World Quotes
Life, Consciousness, and Existence
Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes
Wisdom and Knowledge
Wisdom and Knowledge Quotes
Fear
Fear Quotes
Pride
Pride Quotes
Perseverance
Perseverance Quotes
Religion
Religion Quotes
Summary
Chapter 1, Tablet 1
Chapter 2, Tablet 2
Chapter 3, Tablet 3
Chapter 4, Tablet 4
Chapter 5, Tablet 5
Chapter 6, Tablet 6
Chapter 7, Tablet 7
Chapter 8, Tablet 8
Chapter 9, Tablet 9
Chapter 10, Tablet 10
Chapter 11, Tablet 11
Brief Summary
Characters
Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh's Timeline
Enkidu
Utanapishtim
Shamhat
Ishtar
Siduri
Humbaba
Ninsun
Shamash
Anu
Enlil
Utanapishtim's Wife
Ea
Aruru
Trapper
The Trapper's Father
Antum
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
Companion
GuideMentor
Foil
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Civilization and Nature
Food
Themes
Quotes
Death
Death Quotes
Friendship
Friendship Quotes
Sex
Sex Quotes
Man and the Natural World
Man and the Natural World Quotes
Life, Consciousness, and Existence
Life, Consciousness, and Existence Quotes
Wisdom and Knowledge
Wisdom and Knowledge Quotes
Fear
Fear Quotes
Pride
Pride Quotes
Perseverance
Perseverance Quotes
Religion
Religion Quotes
Summary
Chapter 1, Tablet 1
Chapter 2, Tablet 2
Chapter 3, Tablet 3
Chapter 4, Tablet 4
Chapter 5, Tablet 5
Chapter 6, Tablet 6
Chapter 7, Tablet 7
Chapter 8, Tablet 8
Chapter 9, Tablet 9
Chapter 10, Tablet 10
Chapter 11, Tablet 11
Brief Summary
Characters
Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh's Timeline
Enkidu
Utanapishtim
Shamhat
Ishtar
Siduri
Humbaba
Ninsun
Shamash
Anu
Enlil
Utanapishtim's Wife
Ea
Aruru
Trapper
The Trapper's Father
Antum
Character Clues
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
Companion
GuideMentor
Foil
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Civilization and Nature
Food
Earth
Snakes
Floods
Thresholds
Bull
Allegory of Sleep
Allegory of the Harlot
Motif of Dreams
Motif of Balance
Motif of Quests and Journeys
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Epigraph?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Three-Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What Was Said)
Quotes (What Was Said) True or False
Themes (For the Most Part)
Themes (For the Most Part) True or False
Symbols
Symbols True or False
The Best Curses We Ever Heard
The Best Curses We Ever Heard True or False
Potpourri for $1000
Potpourri for $1000 True or False
Essay
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
Building Bridges
Actions Have Consequences
All About Death
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Snakes
Floods
Thresholds
Bull
Allegory of Sleep
Allegory of the Harlot
Motif of Dreams
Motif of Balance
Motif of Quests and Journeys
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up With the Title?
What's Up With the Epigraph?
What's Up With the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis
Three-Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What Was Said)
Quotes (What Was Said) True or False
Themes (For the Most Part)
Themes (For the Most Part) True or False
Symbols
Symbols True or False
The Best Curses We Ever Heard
The Best Curses We Ever Heard True or False
Potpourri for $1000
Potpourri for $1000 True or False
Essay
Current Events & Pop Culture
Challenges & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
Archetypes
Symbolism, Allusion, and Irony
Literary Devices
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
Building Bridges
Actions Have Consequences
All About Death
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop