Question

point: gilgamesh is courageous.
illustration: gilgamesh regains his composure after being frozen with fear at the sight of humbaba.
which sentence best explains how the illustration relates to the point?
○ gilgamesh overcomes his fear despite humbabas ferocity.
○ gilgamesh is worried about what will happen to him.
○ humbaba is not scary enough to deter gilgamesh.
○ gilgamesh is most concerned with protecting enkidu.

Explanation:

The point is that Gilgamesh is courageous. The illustration notes he was frozen with fear but regained composure. The correct option links this fear to overcoming it despite Humbaba's threat, which directly shows courage. The other options either focus on worry, downplay Humbaba's threat, or shift focus to Enkidu, none of which connect to the point of courage.

Answer:

A. Gilgamesh overcomes his fear despite Humbaba’s ferocity.