Do or Die
The genre
Epic
Why won't Richard let Janet play?
She's a girl.
How does the narrator know Concha?
the power to affect the way a person thinks, feels, or behaves.
influence
cure
remedy
What does Gilgamesh decide to do to become a hero?
Kill Huwawa
What is the main conflict?
Richard doesn't want girls on his team.
How does Concha show that she is braver than other children?
She stands on an anthill longer than other children.
Cannot be defeated
Invincible
empty on the inside
hollow
What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu do after defeated Huwawa?
Chop down the tallest tree in the forest.
Which note shows the reader that Janet doesn't get pushed around?
The first note
In what other situation, does Concha display bravery?
She lets a wasp sit on her head without panicking.
to shout or yell
bellow
to suddenly stop someone from continuing to speak or whatever they are doing
interrupt
How are Gilgamesh and Enkidu different?
G: wants fame; E: cautious and less rash
When Janet says she's "kicking back", what is she saying?
She's insulting Richard for something he previously said.
What is the theme of the story?
Girls can compete with boys.
to hold a tool or weapon
wield
accomplishment
feat
What does "Don't fly in the face of the gods mean?"
Don't offend or upset the gods.
What can be inferred from Richard's last note?
When the narrator says, "This was a sign for us to begin other games", what do they mean?
They played games based on the seasons.
clench
exists for a long time or forever
permanant