Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh and Enkidu represent a bond that was so close that it was almost homosexual.  They loved each other very much and tried to take on Humbaba together which would be a major accomplishment.  They also represent a power that is very corrupt.  The two take on the almost impossible task of taking down Humbaba just because they knew they could.  They wanted the glory even though Humbaba did nothing to cause them to want to kill him.  Power is such a dangerous thing because all it does is make people greedy for more.  The moral of the story is that while trying to be the best person possible, it isn’t right to do it at the expense of other people.   Also, by the end of the play Gilgamesh searches for immortality.  But that isn’t the best way to live his life because how can you know what to prioritize if you know you are going to live forever?  We need to have goals that are set in stone at out gravestones so that when we get there, we can rightfully say I did this and I enjoyed it.  The relatively short time span of life is the best way to live as the best person possible.