Question

Is “By the Waters of Babylon” a story about optimism or pessimism and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

Pessimism might be ascribed to it because of the message it conveys. It predicts a day when our civilization has degraded to the point where numbers of people eat worms and the skill to weave wool is viewed as a sign of development. While on the other side, one may claim that it is optimistic, as the protagonist is looking ahead.

Explanation:

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