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Which statement best describes the epic feature used in
this excerpt and its effect on the plot?
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh A New English Version
Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,
the dream you had is a favorable one.
The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,
stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward you
and terrifying flames shot from its mouth,
nothing could cause you harm. The young man
who came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash
He will stand beside us when the monster attacks
Whatever happens, we will prevail."
The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake
causes him to feel defeated
The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through
adds tension to the plot.
The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh
hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for
the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.
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