Question

after each dream, gilgamesh says to enkidu, \dear friend, tell me, what does this mean?\ what effect does repetition have?

○ it signals that gilgamesh will defeat humbaba.
○ it reinforces enkidus role as gilgameshs adviser.
○ it emphasizes the terrifying nature of gilgameshs dream.
○ it suggests that gilgamesh rejects supernatural powers.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The repetition of asking about the dream's meaning doesn't directly signal defeating Humbaba.
• Option 2: By repeatedly asking Enkidu for the meaning of his dreams, Gilgamesh is showing he relies on Enkidu's advice/interpretation, thus reinforcing Enkidu's role as an adviser.
• Option 3: The repetition is about seeking meaning, not emphasizing the dream's terror.
• Option 4: The act of asking about dreams (supernatural in context) shows he is interested in understanding them, not rejecting supernatural powers.

Answer:

B. It reinforces Enkidu's role as Gilgamesh's adviser.