The journey of Gilgamesh and Enkidu to the Cedar Forest was inscribed in these tablets. All written in sets of two lines. Through these tablets, you can realize how the author values the god and think of it as the absolute existence. It is impressive how right and wrong, good and bad is divided clearly; the Guardian of the Forest as the bad one and Gilgamesh as the hero, who killed a living that offered to be the guardian of the trees. Another impressive fact is Enkidu’s positive way of thinking. It is amusing how he interprets the dreams to something fortunate and convenient for them.
As a king and the strongest of all, I think Gilgamesh should have accepted Huwawa. As shown through the teamwork of Gilgamesh and Enkidu, variety of characteristics and talent is necessary for the society to flourish and be ready for anything. In my opinion, Gilgamesh could have welcomed Huwawa and make a stronger nation. Moreover, as the strongest of all, he was capable of accepting the demon and make it to one of the strength of his. Therefore, I propose that the ending of tablet 5 should show Gilgamesh's wide heart by describing how he would accept Huwawa.
I guess I will have a hard time trying to understand the feelings of the characters.
Picture from : http://www.dur.ac.uk/j.h.haubold/pictures/gilgamesh-killiingalion1.jpg
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