Themes of the Epic of GilgameshMany themes are incorporated into the story of Gilgamesh. These include three very important concepts: death is inevitable, immortality is unachievable, and friendship is a necessity. One of the main themes of the epic is that death is inevitable, as shown in the death of Enkidu. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh becomes very worried, as he realizes for the first time that everyone is going to die at some point. The fact that Enkidu is a close friend makes it even more apparent to Gilgamesh that everyone is mortal. Then, alongside this awareness, comes the theme of denial. Gilgamesh does not want to accept the fact that he is going to die. He denies the truth because he doesn't want to think about it or face the tragedy that befell him. "And he-he does not raise his head. 'I have touched his heart, it does not beat'" (Tablet VIII, Column II, 15-16). "'Me! Shall I not also die like Enkidu? Grief has entered my belly. I fear death; I wander through the hills. I will seize the road; quickly I will go at the house of Utnapishtim, offspring of Ubaratutu I approach the entrance to the mountain at night I see Lions, and I raise my head to pray to the god of mood Sin: For... a dream I go to the gods in prayer: ... preserve me '" (Tablet IX, Column I, 3-12). The theme of death being inevitable leads to another theme, similar to the first. This is because immortality is unrealizable, as examples similar to those in the first theme show. Gilgamesh realizes that immortality cannot be obtained after his quest. He discovers that the quest was pointless, as he will die no matter what steps are taken to prevent his death in the future. “Never has a mortal done this, Gilgamesh” (Tablet IX, Column III, 8). "'The destiny of humanity has caught up with him... In fear of death, I roam the desert... Shouldn't I lie down like him, never to move again?'" (Tablet X, Column II, 3, 8, 13-14). "'From the beginning, there is no permanence'" (Tablet X, Column VI, 32).