"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 1: Analyzing Setting
Question 10 • English 10 B E-Learning
Read the passage from "By the Waters of Babylon.”All the same, when I came to the Place of the Gods, I was afraid, afraid. The current of the great river is very strong—it gripped my raft with its hands. That was magic, for the river itself is wide and calm. I could feel evil spirits about me, I was swept down the stream. Never have I been so much alone—I tried to think of my knowledge, but it was a squirrel's heap of winter nuts. There was no strength in my knowledge any more and I felt small a
Answer
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The setting makes him lose hope.
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The setting makes him envious.
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The setting makes him feel angry.
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The setting makes him gain confidence.
Explanation
The Place of the Gods feels frightening and powerful to him: the river seems to seize his raft, and he senses evil spirits. He says his knowledge is no longer useful and that he feels small and alone. This shows the setting makes him lose hope, rather than feel envious, angry, or more confident.
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