Think about what you have read about Sugihara and life in Nazi occupied territories from this reading. Pretend you are Sugihara or Sugihara's wife. Write a detailed journal entry about your experience during the time of July 31st and August 28th 1940. Be sure to use your writing checklist and graphic organizer to help you organize your writing . Describe things you have seen and your feelings and reactions . Be sure to include historical details.

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech