"By the Waters of Babylon," Part 2: Analyzing Theme — Unit test
Question 4 • ELA 10B - 2023
Which conflicts occur in this passage? Select three options.
Answer
A
Character vs. nature: The narrator must conquer the challenges of the landscape to visit the Place of the Gods.
B
Character vs. character: The narrator must face the Forest People, since they live directly on the route to the Place of the Gods.
C
Character vs. self: The narrator must convince himself that just seeing the Place of the Gods from a distance is not enough.
D
Character vs. society: The narrator must go to the Place of the Gods to satisfy his spirit because he is a priest’s son and must follow his father’s teachings.
E
Character vs. self: The narrator is overwhelmed with fear of what he sees coming from the Place of the Gods and momentarily retreats.