Question

read the passage from \by the waters of babylon\.
i went north - i did not try to hide myself. when a god
or a demon saw me, then i would die, but meanwhile i
was no longer afraid. my hunger for knowledge burned
in me - there was so much that i could not understand.
what does the narrators response to the setting reveal
about his character?
his desire to follow societys rules is greater than
his own ideas.
his desire to explore is greater than his fear of
where he is going.
he is concerned that the forces of nature are more
powerful than his will.
he is afraid that his fear will eventually prevent him
from learning.

Explanation:

The narrator goes north without hiding, accepting the risk of death (from gods/demons) but driven by a hunger for knowledge. This shows a strong desire to explore despite fear.

Answer:

His desire to explore is greater than his fear of where he is going.