In "By the Waters of Babylon," what conflicts does the setting present for the main character? Select three options.

A. youth versus maturity

B. the struggle between good and evil

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

C, D and E.

Explanation:

"By the Waters of Babylon" written by Stephen Vincent Benét is a short story.

In the story there are several conflicts.

The three conflicts that can be found in the story are:

The Forces Of nature versus the will of human.

The conflict between nature and human can be seen when John was faced with the wild dogs. Wild dogs were most dangerous and they hunt in a pack. So, when he faced them he tried to hid himself.

A sense of fear versus a desire to grow.

Fear versus desire to grow was seen in the story when John he wanted to go to Dead Place which was forbidden, where spirits and demons live. So, John had to overcome his fear to go that forbidden place.

Observance of Society's rules or one's own ideas.

This conflict can be found when John was stopped from revealing that gods looked just like men.