The directions to this paper are to compare and contrast the two stories of Gilgamesh and the stories found in Genesis 1-3 and 6-9. The teacher does not want a summary of the two stories, but wants the student to select a topic in the stories and expand on them. The writer chooses to compare the stories to a contract whether verbally or written. In the story of "The Flood" in Gilgamesh and in Genesis, God or the Higher Power is asking Utnapishtim and Noel to put their trust in Him and believe what he directs them to do in building a ship. In any contract, whether verbal or written, the parties must honor and trust the other parties involved. In the two stories both men are asked to trust and honor the higher power or they will die along with wicked mankind. Both men willingly listen and follow the specific directions given to them. Whether it is the story of Gilgamesh or Noah, both men put their trust and honor in their Gods and obey the instructions given to both.
