Gilgamesh and Enkidu's Epic Journey

How does the repetition of this passage most clearly affect the story? Check all that apply.

It explains why Gilgamesh has not yet reached his destination.

It shows the strength and endurance of Gilgamesh and Enkidu.

It emphasizes the challenge of a long journey.

It compares the two points of view.

It allows readers to predict Humbaba's role.

The Answer's are: B & C

I agree the answer is B and C

Answer: It emphasizes the challenge of a long journey.

Explanation: All the lines in this excerpt describe all the challenges that have to be faced in a long and hard journey. We can read how they traveled a very long way, and they also had to work really hard to survive, the repetition emphasizes how heavy all this experience is and all the time and effort it required from them to succeed.

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