Theme Of Love In The Epic Of Gilgamesh

As the King of Uruk, Gilgamesh is love as much as he is hated. He possess strength and power like no other. Thereby, from the day of his birth he is proclaimed king and must formidable. His arrogance led him to abuse his power becoming a tyrant in the eyes of his people, but among the chaos of his domain the sudden creation of his equal and the love that spurred between then alter the once hated king. Love become the force that motivates, inspires and creates a change in Gilgamesh.
Love is the motivating force that encourage Gilgamesh to fight Humbaba. In an effort to regain the love and respect of his people Gilgamesh embarks in the journey to kill the guarding of the Cedar Forest. Humbaba is the personification of fear and malice in the world. By killing him even against the wishes of the gods Gilgamesh will “establish eternal fame” (TNAWL Pg.111) and protect his people. His desire to be love motivates him in a quest to make a name for himself. “If I fall on the way, I’ll establish a my name” (TNAWL Pg.111) Although, the killing of Humbaba might be better created to Enkidu because it is evident that Gilgamesh true desires are to be worthy of his …show more content…
Consequently, love is also the force that inspires Gilgamesh in the search for immortality. After the death of Enkidu Gilgamesh was destroyed with grief. The lost of a love so powerful left the king