Question

in by the waters of babylon, what conflicts does the setting present for the main character? select three options.
youth versus maturity
the struggle between good and evil
the forces of nature versus the will of humans
a sense of fear versus a desire to grow
observance of societys rules or ones own ideas

Explanation:

• The forces of nature versus the will of humans: In the story, the setting (such as the radioactive and dangerous environment) represents the powerful forces of nature (after - effects of a past disaster). The main character has a strong will to explore (like going to the Place of the Gods), which shows the conflict between nature's power and human will.
• A sense of fear versus a desire to grow: The setting is filled with unknowns and dangers (e.g., the forbidden territory). The main character has a natural sense of fear (due to the warnings and the mysterious nature of the place) but also a desire to grow (in knowledge, as a priest - son, by exploring).
• Observance of society’s rules or one’s own ideas: The society (the Hill People) has strict rules about the Place of the Gods (it's forbidden). But the main character has his own ideas (curiosity, the belief that he can gain more by exploring) which conflict with the societal rules set by the setting (the community's beliefs and taboos related to the Place of the Gods).

Answer:

• C. the forces of nature versus the will of humans
• D. a sense of fear versus a desire to grow
• E. observance of society’s rules or one’s own ideas