Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this
excerpt and its effect on the plot?
Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.
At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,
at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.
They had traveled for just three days and nights,
a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.
When the sun was setting, they dug a well,
they filled their waterskins with fresh water,
Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop
The interference of the gods creates more tension and
suspense in the plot.
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become
confusing.
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and
enduring Gilgamesh is.
The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge
ahead will be simple.