Dreams are a mystery. They can be analyzed and represented; people have always found them interesting. Gilgamesh encounters a dream every night, always wondering what they mean, and every time Enkidu says, “The dream you dreamed tonight is fortunate.” (pg.22). As a mythological epic creatures and gods of all ways, come together. In this case we encounter Huwawa, described as a demon, who finds the fearful side to the brave and confident Gilgamesh, as well to his companion, “The aura of Huwawa is the terrors.” (pg. 25), represents the horror he brought.
The Cedar Forest is no more than an obstacle for Gilgamesh and his companion to come together. I guess it is the first of much courage taking occasions. It is an obstacle, one of those experiences you have to go through to learn a life lesson. Then I would say Gilgamesh understands the importance of having a companion, a moral support, a courage support. In the quotation, “Then the two men together seized the demon…” (pg.28), proves how after such fear together, they were able to overcome it together. Another point to make is how Enkidu in a certain point becomes Gilgamesh’s conscience, between good or evil, Enkidu or Huwawa. Here is were I come to say that they become one man, one force, with strength of two but the mind of one.
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