"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 2: Analyzing Theme

Question 1

Which conflicts does the character face in this passage? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

character vs. society because he is breaking laws; character vs. nature because his hunger is driving him to take risks

Question 2

Describe the plot of “By the Waters of Babylon” by using the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The story is about a young character dealing with the difficulties of .: a postapocalyptic environment; The rising action is a series of conflicts that the narrator faces when he .: travels to the Place of the Gods; The climax of the story is when the narrator is in the apartment and realizes that .: the gods were people; The resolution of the story occurs when the narrator returns to the Hill People and decides .: to rebuild society slowly and carefully

Question 3

Which statement best describes how the narrator responds to the conflict?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The narrator responds to his fear by staying in the big room to learn more.

Question 4

How is the conflict in the passage resolved?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The conflict is resolved when the narrator finds a way to get away from the dogs and continue his journey.

Question 5

What do the conflicts reveal about the characters and plot of the story? Check all that apply.The battles of the Hill and Forest People reveal how conflict can benefit society.The father shows wisdom in giving balanced advice to his son about breaking the law.The conflicts with nature create suspense and reveal the importance of perseverance. The conflicts that the narrator experiences show that laws should never be questioned.The narrator’s conflict with society shows he is willing to challenge laws to benefit others.The narrator shows bravery and determination through his experiences to gain knowledge.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The father shows wisdom in giving balanced advice to his son about breaking the law.; The conflicts with nature create suspense and reveal the importance of perseverance.; The narrator’s conflict with society shows he is willing to challenge laws to benefit others.; The narrator shows bravery and determination through his experiences to gain knowledge.

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