Discuss The epic of Gilgamesh What are the actions or events of the narrative and how are they presented? Are there major and minor events in the story? How are they related? How does the passage of time function in the plot? Are the episodes in chronological order? If not, why not? Are any later incidents foreshadowed early in the story? Are flashbacks used to fill in past events? If so, why? What elements create suspense in the plot? Where is the climax (most intense action or point of highest emotional interest)? Are conflicts resolved at the end of the story? Is there a surprise ending? Is the ending satisfying to you as the reader?