Gilgamesh#2

     When I was reading the article “James Bacon, Journalist and Celebrity Friend, Dies at 96” in The New York Times, I immediately found some connections that I could relate with the Epic of Gilgamesh. James Bacon an Associated Press reporter is very well known as the friend of many famous people including presidents and celebrities such as singers and actors. “Mr. Bacon had a knack for befriending A-list celebrities. He palled around with John Wayne, shared whiskey with Frank Sinatra, was a confidant of Marilyn Monroe and met eight United States presidents.” Similarly, Enkidu has a friend, Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk. Gilgamesh is well known because he goes for many adventurous journeys. “He who has seen everything…experienced all things” (A 59).
     Both of these characters not only have famous friends but are also loyal and trustworthy. For example, James Bacon is able to make friendships with people who can’t make relationships easily. “They just trusted him, Mr. Rosenfield said. If you look at the people he was friendly with — Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor — these were people who didn’t always have friendly relationships with the press.” Similarly, Enkidu is a good friend of Gilgamesh. They both fight together against enemies and experience many adventures. As Gilgamesh says Enkidu is “a friend and advisor” (A 65). Gilgamesh can trust Enkidu and share everything with him. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/20/arts/20bacon.html