1) Who does the man with the rake represent? What is he raking up? 2) What are other symbols in this cartoon? What do they represent?
3)Why does the main title of the cartoon “A Nauseating Job, But It Must Be Done” fit this cartoon?
4) What point of view is this cartoon from? and What is the overall message of the cartoon?
5) Using your knowledge of Social Studies and using this political cartoon, How did technological advances at this time create a need for change?

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. 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.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech