Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,
the dream you had is a favorable one.
The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,
stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward you
and terrifying flames shot from its mouth,
nothing could cause you harm. The young man
who came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.
He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.
Whatever happens, we will prevail."



Which statement best describes the epic feature used in this excerpt and its effect on the plot?

a. The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake causes him to feel defeated.
b. The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through adds tension to the plot.
c. The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
d. The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.