The Story of Gilgamesh vs. The Duran Duran Song "Ordinary World"

Sometimes it is hard to fully understand the struggles and actions of a character when their actions take place in a time before ours. However, it is more easily understood when compared to a more recent work. Gilgamesh’s journey or rite of passage in the Epic of Gilgamesh can be compared to certain aspects of the Duran Duran song Ordinary World; “Ordinary World” represents Gilgamesh experiencing loneliness, him learning to accept life, and his …showed first 75 words of 584 total…

…showed last 75 words of 584 total…with a more modern work, Duran Duran’s song Ordinary World, his struggles make more sense. Even though Gilgamesh is portrayed as a hero and many feel like they have nothing in common with him, many have struggled with the loss of someone important, the loneliness left from that loss, and a kairos moment leading to acceptance. After put in this perspective, people have a great deal in common with the hero Gilgamesh. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**