Help asap ESSAY: IN HIS STEPS
Having reviewed the qualities of a good novel and written a literary critique earlier in this unit, you should now be able to form definite opinions about the novel you read, In His Steps. Once again, ask yourself the questions below. (You may also refer back to the notes you took in the unit "Studies in the Novel" and to the book review you wrote in that unit.)

Here is your goal for this assignment:

Write a critical review of the novel In His Steps

This final exercise should help you to understand that an accurate evaluation of a piece of writing takes careful study and much time.

Answer these questions carefully.

What is the purpose of this novel?
Did Sheldon achieve this purpose?
How does this novel contribute to your understanding of human nature?
What elements enable you to enjoy this novel (or prevent you from enjoying it)?
What is its greatest strengths?
What is its greatest weaknesses?
Are you more impressed with its strengths or weaknesses?
Are these conclusions consistent with the ideas in your book review written at the conclusion of the unit "Stuidies in the Novel"?
If your opinions have changed somewhat, how do you explain this change?
Answer these questions in an essay of at least 300 words. Remember to document your evidence properly, using MLA format.

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throughout the ancient epic of gilgamesh, the protagonist, gilgamesh of course, exhibited many character traits that made him a true epic hero. one great trait that gilgamesh acquires of an epic hero is that he's a courageous and confident leader. in the text enkidu is too afraid to fight, but he's positive that gilgamesh has the ability to triumph against humbaba. gilgamesh tells enkidu to not be afraid and then continues on to remind him of all the victories he's had against similar foe. gilgamesh proves that he's confident by encouraging enkidu and shows he's courageous when enkidu ask gilgamesh to battle humbaba alone because he knows that gilgamesh will reign victorious.

another characteristic that makes gilgamesh an epic hero is that he's brave and takes risks. "dread surged through gilgamesh, terror flooded his muscles, his heart froze, his mouth went dry, his legs shook, his feet were rooted to the ground. / gilgamesh felt his courage return. they charged at humbaba like two wild bulls." when reading the first part of the quote you see that gilgamesh is terrified of humbaba, and realizing that humbaba is the antagonist he's about to battle is taking a big risk. gilgamesh soon shows how brave he is by not letting his fear of humbaba overtake him, instead he went charging into the face of fear and triumphs.