Death is something we all face at some point in our lives. It could be the death of a loved one, a friend or a colleague. Sometimes it's the devastation of a natural disaster. No matter what brings us to face the idea of ​​death, what really matters is how we handle this realization. When Gilgamesh is faced with the horrific loss of his dear friend and companion Enkidu, he begins to fear death. In Gilgamesh's youth he is fearlessly proud of death, only when he sees his friend die that his own mortality becomes a fear. The story begins by showing Gilgamesh as a strong warrior, as shown when he first meets Enkidu who wants to stop Gilgamesh from escaping. having intercourse with a woman on the wedding night. "They clung to each other, holding on like wrestlers, they broke the door frame, the wall shook... They clung to the wedding door, they fought in the street, in the public square... It was Gilgamesh who knelt for the pin, the foot on the ground” (23). This shows that Gilgamesh is strong and not afraid to fight. Here the reader cannot understand if he fears death but faces the challenge head on. This shows a lack of fear of the unknown regarding a fight. He is confident and knows that he will win regardless of his opponent. As we read on, we are told that Gilgamesh wanted to go to the forest to kill the monster Humbaba. Enkidu speaks of his worries to which Gilgamesh responds with "Behold you, too, fearing death... If I fall by the wayside, I will establish my name: 'Gilgamesh, who has joined battle with the fierce Humbaba'" (26 ) this gives the idea that Gilgamesh is now accepting until death. He is not afraid of death because... middle of paper......aspire in the water, look with pride at the little one who holds your hand, Let your companion always be blissful in your loins, This then, it is the work of humanity” (65). While Gilgamesh may still be afraid of death, it is remarkable to see how the idea of ​​death changes from youth to adulthood. We can also see that how one experiences death can determine how one will feel about death. We see that during his youth Gilgamesh was carefree, not afraid to face challenges that could lead to death. In fact, he enjoyed it and ridiculed anyone who showed a shred of fear when facing a battle. As he witnesses the death of his dear friend, he begins to fear his own death. He is afraid of wasting away and dying in bed. He finally realizes that no matter what he has done, he cannot escape death and perhaps it is time to live instead of worrying about the death that awaits him..