In the epic Gilgamesh, his failures and virtues change because of the conflict and relationship he builds with Enkidu which, in turn causes him to question his own mortality. Originally Gilgamesh thinks he is the most powerful demi-god and his virtue is just about himself and how he wants fame. He failed to realize that he might be just as strong and mighty as any other God. Even though he is two-thirds God and one-third man he still goes through failures in his life and has flaws just like any other person would. The author does this to help the reader relate to Gilgamesh and understand the way he is feeling. When Enkidu and Gilgamesh finally meet and fight each other, Gilgamesh realizes even though he won that he might not be the most dominant
