How are Gilgamesh and Odysseus different? Which of the two do you think is the ultimate hero? What are each hero’s weaknesses?

Module 2: Reading Quiz 1

Read the Epic of Gilgamesh (Links to an external site.) and the book of Job (Links to an external site.).

Compare and Contrast Gilgamesh and Odysseus as heroes.

Use the following guidelines to help you compose your answer:

How are Gilgamesh and Odysseus similar?

How are Gilgamesh and Odysseus different?

What are each hero’s strengths?

What are each hero’s weaknesses?

Which of the two do you think is the ultimate hero?