Read the following paragraph about train travel: traveling cross-country by train is a great way to experience america. gas prices are astronomical, but train fares tend to stay the same. plus, you won’t have to worry about being cramped in the back seat when you have an entire train car to stroll down. so just sit back and enjoy the american countryside as it whisks past your window at 150 miles per hour. how would you characterize the author’s development of the key concept? a. the author argues that gas is expensive and that trains are better for the environment. b. the author compares train speeds with those of other forms of travel. c. the author provides examples of why trains are a comfortable and economical way to travel. d. the author explains how much he dislikes being cramped in the back seat of cars.

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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.