1. “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails, covered by Johnny Cash

2. Directions:
First, focus on the video. Write down as many images as you can. Record these on the back of the lyrics handout. After the video is over, connect the images to the story of Gilgamesh.

3. Link to video

4. Directions:
Now, focus on the music and the lyrics. Underline lyrics that you can connect to the story of Gilgamesh, and then explain how the lyrics are related. Connections should be thorough and specific.

5. How does the song help to assert the relevance of the oldest recorded story?
Respond to this question in a full paragraph. Write your response on the back of the song lyrics.