Provide background information on Gilgamesh and Enkidu

According to the tale, Gilgamesh is a handsome, athletic young king of Uruk city. His mother was the goddess Ninsun and his father the priest-king Lugalbanda, making Gilgamesh semi-divine. Gilgamesh is rambunctious and energetic, but also cruel and arrogant.

The setting influences the plot, which includes the story's events.

Explanation: Certain actions are more likely to take place in specific environments. Also, the story's tone and theme rely on its setting. ... Characters' backgrounds influence how the characters relate to and behave in the setting.