Gilgamesh is proclaimed as an unstable compound of part god and part man of Uruk. He is the fiercest of warriors that is why he is king, among other things. The people of Uruk were tired of Gilgamesh behavior, which made them think of an idea that would destroy him. Enkidu “the wild man” was there plan to demolish Gilgamesh. They thought he would have defeated Gilgamesh, but it turns out that they have equal amount of strength. Gilgamesh ends up winning the fight and then they become good friends
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Lennie Small is one of the main characters portrayed in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. He is often depicted as the underdog, or the watcher on the sidelines; he often times just goes along with what his good friend George is doing, such as when George advise Lennie to not speak when they arrive at the ranch (6). Lennie small is a character filled with traits that show who he really is, despite of what may seem like complete hopelessness. Lennie’s mental instability is often times overseen by
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“Stay Gold” In the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton the Greasers had eachothers back. Greasers are compassionate for one another, because of their loyalty against their enemies, protect each other, and they go to each other for help and advice. “You take for your buddies no what they do. Which in a gang you stick up for your members if you don’t it isn't a gang anymore.”(The Outsiders Loyalty Quotes) This quote inspired me by how well the gang works together through superior and poor situations
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Magic Waters It was a bright, sunny day. Everyone gathered at the college swimming pool parking lot. The laughter of the excited children filled the air, and the excitement continued on throughout the car ride. There was loud singing and outlandish conversations for two hours with the best of friends. After what felt like forever, the sun was beating down on my skin. Cool water was splashing all around me. Swimming, splashing, waiting, talking was what we did all day long. Friends, slides, water
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The book Stargirl, written by Jerry Spinelli is written in the point of view of a teenager named Leo Borlock. Leo’s school, Mica High, acquired a new student named Stargirl Caraway. Stargirl came into the school and no one knew about her. Soon after her arrival, Stargirl became the most popular girl in school. Her antics as a cheerleader were absurd. Stargirl was known for cheering for the opposing team. In response to her actions, Stargirl’s fellow students called her names, ignored her, and insulted
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Everyone experiences transitions in their lives. Sometimes these changes are insignificant, like a change in schools. Sometimes these can be major life changing events, like the passage from childhood to adulthood. In Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”, the author uses a borderline crime story to investigate a loss of innocence and the unknown future. "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been" consists of two main focus scenes: the world Connie thrives in and the day
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Not only is it that George is always watching to make sure that Lennie is doing the right thing but George and Lennie have been with each other their entire life and they both stay loyal to each other. The loyalty that they show to each other is another reason why they have such a strong relationship. One time George was talking to Lennie and he told him “When I think of a swell time I could have without you, I’d go nuts. I never get no peace.” (12), The quote that shows how George could not think
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essentially forced into friendship but in the end this forms strong bonds. When Kiowa dies everyone blames themselves. A young soldier “picture[s] Kiowa’s face. They'd been close buddies, the tightest… He remembered switching on his flashlight. A stupid thing to do, but he did it anyway… and then the field exploded all around them… The flashlight made it happen. Dumb and dangerous. And as a result his friend Kiowa was dead.” (The Things They Carried, 163). The friendship between the soldier and Kiowa
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Everyone has a family member or a good friend that gives good advice that should be followed. For me that advice comes from my Dad. Normally when my dad gives me advice that I should follow, Its something I should consider. There is one piece of advice that I took to heart and that was” Everyone has friends or best friend, but your true friends are the ones that will stick with you when your life is falling apart, so keep them close”. This advice helped my through a lot of my tough times in life
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Friend is the definition of a person who likes and enjoys being with someone. It started when I’m in middle school in 8th grade during the lunch period. I met a student name Brandon which we sat in a same table. I don’t talked to Brandon much because I was quiet. Supposedly, I mostly stay quiet for not talking to student too much and have conversation. When I’m with my new friend I wonder if Brandon is a good friend to hang out with. I decided to watch Brandon every time I see him around in lunch
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