What philosophy of life comes across in the Gilgamesh story?
The Gilgamesh story is one that exemplifies the uncertainty and characteristics that one might feel who is living in the time that it was first written. People who read the story connect with it because it displays a character who wants to live forever, but can't, so he tries to give justification to ultimately be strong and live a meaningful life. It also tells readers that there is something to live for and just like how Gilgamesh went on a journey to find the answers he was looking for, the reader needs to act like a Gilgamesh and find the answers that he or she is searching for. People are expected to face challenges, but you fight through the challenges in order to find what you are looking for; this is what Gilgamesh exemplifies. The story of Gilgamesh can tell people a lot about what to do with their life.
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