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 society's rules or one's own ideas

The three correct options are:

the forces of nature versus the will of humans.

Explanation: John had to protect himself from predators. He fled and hid from wild dogs during his journey.

A sense of fear versus a desire to grow.

Explanation: He had the strong desire to go east, but it is forbidden. He had to overcome his fear of crossing the river in order to learn more about the east.

observance of society's rules or one's own ideas.

Explanation: John is going to be a priest, but on his journey he discovered that the Gods were men just like him. His father warns him against revealing this information because it could negatively affect their people and their way of life.