At the first moment they met, Enkidu nor Gilgamesh would have had a second thought that the person they were against would become their most favored companion. When Gilgamesh is condemning Enkidu at the beginning of Chapter Two there is no feeling that Enkidu will change Gilgamesh's life, give meaning to it, or even deepen it. The relationship between Enkidu and Gilgamesh is the basis of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Enkidu and Gilgamesh first meet as enemies and fight each other. It is during the battle that he, Gilgamesh, learns from Enkidu and thus begins to understand that his thoughts about life, in general, could be wrong. Also, Enkidu becomes more “civilized” through his friendship with Gilgamesh. Through this realization, Enkidu beautifully represents the evolution of humanity from barbarism to current civilized actions. As Gilgamesh and Enkidu seek out Humbaba, their relationship starts to grow. Along the journey, Gilgamesh asks to mountain god to bring him a good dream. As Gilgamesh has dreams he shares them with Enkidu. Enkidu listens well to Gilgamesh, and gives some insight on what they mean. As they reach the cedar, Gilgamesh chops one down and angers Humbaba. Shamash tells Gilgamesh to not be afraid. Gilgamesh is then struck by sleep. When Gilgamesh rises, Enkidu is afraid of Humbaba and offers …show more content…
Together Gilgamesh and Enkidu slay the beast. After all is done the gods decide to punish Enkidu with death. This is because of him killing Humbaba the forest guardian, and the Bull of Heaven. At the death of Enkidu, Gilgamesh is consumed with grief and refuses to leave his dying friend's side, and nor does he allow him, Enkidu, to be buried for six days. Once Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh sets off on a quest to Utnapishtim to find eternal life as to avoid what happened to Enkidu and, possibly, to reclaim Enkidu from the