Even after he joins the civilized society, he keeps most of his characteristic that he had in his wild life. He is incredibly strong and physically equal to Gilgamesh. When Enkidu hears the woes of his people he travels to Uruk in an attempt to relieve the oppression of his people and protect its virgin brides from their uncontrollable king. This is what led to the first encounter of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Rather than becoming enemies and fighting to death in their encounter, they became friends. And through this friendship they both transformed for the better. They went through many battles and adventures together and from which there relationship and bond grew stronger and stronger. Gilgamesh transforms from a tyrant and a bully to a great king and a hero that cares for his people’s interests. Gilgamesh also had a great influence on Enkidu. Gilgamesh pulls Enkidu out of his self- centeredness and changes him from a wild man into a noble
Even after he joins the civilized society, he keeps most of his characteristic that he had in his wild life. He is incredibly strong and physically equal to Gilgamesh. When Enkidu hears the woes of his people he travels to Uruk in an attempt to relieve the oppression of his people and protect its virgin brides from their uncontrollable king. This is what led to the first encounter of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Rather than becoming enemies and fighting to death in their encounter, they became friends. And through this friendship they both transformed for the better. They went through many battles and adventures together and from which there relationship and bond grew stronger and stronger. Gilgamesh transforms from a tyrant and a bully to a great king and a hero that cares for his people’s interests. Gilgamesh also had a great influence on Enkidu. Gilgamesh pulls Enkidu out of his self- centeredness and changes him from a wild man into a noble