Many themes are included in the story of Gilgamesh. To me, the main theme of the story is death is unavoidable. The main the of the epic is shown through Enkidu's death. After Enkidu’s death, Gilgamesh comes to the realization that one day he too will die like his friend did. The fact that Enkidu is a close friend makes it even more visible to Gilgamesh that everyone is mortal. He sets out to …showed first 75 words of 430 total…

…showed last 75 words of 430 total…sure it work. On his way back, Gilgamesh stops at a well of cool water to drink. There hiding deep in the pool was a snake. When the snake sensed the sweetness of the flower, it rose up out of the water and snatched the plant away causing the snake to slough its skin. After his journey, Gilgamesh found out that death is unavoidable should live with the fact that he will die some day.