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Gateways

Gateways and doors
by their very nature symbolize separation, but also transition. Although a
physical doorway is not present in the beginning, Enkidu must transition from
the wilderness to civilization. In this sense, Shamhat herself represents a
gateway. Enkidu then enters Uruk with Shamhat, passing through the city’s great
walls. Enkidu and Gilgamesh later discuss Enkidu’s fear at the gate to the
Cedar Forest. They cut down the tallest tree in the forest to make into a gate
for Uruk. On his journey to find Utnapishtim, Gilgamesh must pass through the
gate of Mashu, guarded by the Scorpion men. At each point when a gateway is
encountered, a decision must be made by Gilgamesh or Enkidu as to whether they
will continue or turn back. Utilized in this manner, gateways also serve as an
effective literary device to force characters to make decisions that affect the
overall narrative.