This excerpt most supports the conclusion that gilgamesh is a a.)bold and determined traveler. b.)compelling and confident speaker. < . answer c.)strong and ferocious warrior. d.)brave and courageous risk-taker. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do. shout out your battle-cry, let your voice pound like a kettle drum. let your heart inspire you to be joyous in battle, to forget about death.”