Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. "Let your heart inspire you to be joyous in battle, to forget about death. If we help each other and fight side by side, we will make a lasting name for ourselves, we will stamp our fame on men's minds forever. " Which sentence best states the theme of the excerpt? Gilgamesh ignores the threat of death. People's actions determine their legacy. Fighting for one's country is important. With reassurance, Enkidu prevails.