Millstone Education:
World Literature

Two children reading books

Discussion Questions for
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Part Two
The Revenge of Ishtar

Please read about these questions here.
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Why do you think Gilgamesh has become such a good King?

Why are Gilgamesh and Enkidu such good friends?

What does it mean to be a good friend?

Why are Enkidu and Gilgamesh so brave?

What does it mean to be brave?

Why do you think Ishtar becomes so angry?

Why does Gilgamesh want to go on a quest for immortality?

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