text: please tell me the reason for the use of the semicolinin the following sentences? 1) gilgamesh could not accept the idea of his death; he thereforebegan a quest for eternal life.  2)in his youth, he desired fame and glory; ultimately, he wanted immortal life, not merely personal glory.  3) before the flood, noah was told to tell his people that god would provide an abundanceof meat- rare fish and wild fowl; a rich reaping of grain- infact, a huge harvest of wheat; in all, a welcome outpouring of good things fromthe heavens. semicoln marks a pause milder than a period but stronger than a comma which usally requires a slight pause, as more text will follow. hope this helps.