Question

How does the narrator’s knowledge of his postapocalyptic world in "By the Waters of Babylon” affect his reactions to the different settings? It motivates him to make up stories about the world and the places he explores. It has caused him to fear the settings outside the hill country, so he tries to avoid them. It forces him to reject what he sees and experiences himself at various locations in the story. It makes him cautious about new settings yet open-minded and critical of what he experiences.

Answer 1

Answer:  It makes him cautious about new settings yet open-minded and critical of what he experiences.

In "By the Waters of Babylon," the narrator inhabits a post-apocalyptic world near New York City. The world as we know it has been destroyed and he lives in the future. The narrator continuously wants to acquire more knowledge, and explore the world, and he is very knowledgeable about the things that his tribe cares about. This knowledge makes him cautious about exploring new settings. However, it also makes him curious, open-minded and critical about everything he explores.

Answer 2

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It makes him cautious about new settings yet open-minded and critical of what he experiences.