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:

• Forces of nature versus the will of humans: The story is set in a post - apocalyptic world where nature has reclaimed much of what was once human civilization. The main character, John, has to navigate through dangerous natural elements (like the Dead Places) which oppose his will to explore and gain knowledge.
• A sense of fear versus a desire to grow: The setting (the forbidden Dead Places) instills fear in John due to the tribe's superstitions. However, his natural curiosity and desire to grow as a priest - son (to gain more knowledge and power within his society) make him go against that fear.
• Observance of society's rules or one's own ideas: The society (the Hill People) has strict rules about the Dead Places (they are forbidden). But John's own ideas (his belief that there is more to know beyond the superstitions) create a conflict as he decides to break the rules and visit the Place of the Gods.

The conflict of youth versus maturity is more of a character - internal development conflict not directly related to the setting. The struggle between good and evil is not a conflict presented by the setting in this story.

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