Form an introduction for a thesis argument regarding the Epic of Gilgamesh

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l. Introduction. Hook: Start with a captivating quote from The Epic of Gilgamesh relevant to the theme of death and immortality. For example: "When the gods created man they allotted to him death, but life they retained in their own keeping." (Tablet Ill, p. 45) Context: Briefly introduce The Epic of Gilgamesh, mentioning its historical and cultural setting. Set in ancient Mesopotamia, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a reflection of the beliefs and values of the Sumerians from the 3rd millennium B.C. Thesis Statement: Present your argument on how the theme of death and immortality is portrayed in the epic and what it reveals about ancient Mesopotamian beliefs compared to your cultural background. The Epic of Gilgamesh offers an exploration of death and immortality, revealing ancient Mesopotamian beliefs about the transient nature of life and the eternal quest for immortality, contrasting sharply with Mexican cultural views on death as a part of life's continuum