Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Humbaba’s effect on the epic’s plot?
- Humbaba establishes Gilgamesh as the hero of the poem.
- Humbaba distracts Gilgamesh from the difficult journey.
- Humbaba eases the challenges Gilgamesh must face.
- Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.
Humbaba creates tension and suspense in the story.