Dr. Habib interprets Gilgamesh’s quest from being a king who was despised by the people of Uruk, to discovering his own morality and the use of his power. Habib explains why Gilgamesh’s people hated him from raping all the women, to taking the father’s son all because “He is king, he does whatever he wants.” The Epic of Gilgamesh is about a gruesome king who learns to love and becomes a better version of himself. Gilgamesh meets his best friend, fights evil monsters, and learns the meaning of friendship and death. Throughout his journey, Gilgamesh runs into many people who mold him into a better king. Some affect him in a negative way and others in a positive way. A few women who made an impact on Gilgamesh’s actions are: Aruru, Shamhat, Ishtar,
