"By the Waters of Babylon"

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What is the process of purifying water?

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Purifying water involves removing impurities from it.

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What major event likely precedes the events in 'By the Waters of Babylon'?

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A destructive war.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do.

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How does dramatic irony affect the reader's experience?

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It creates a feeling of suspense.

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What is a key difference between John's society and the one that came before it in 'By the Waters of Babylon'?

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John's society has no warfare.

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What does the 'Place of the Gods' symbolize in the story?

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It symbolizes the remnants of a lost civilization and the unknown.

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How does the setting influence the themes in 'By the Waters of Babylon'?

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The setting reflects themes of knowledge, discovery, and the consequences of past actions.

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What role does the character John play in the narrative?

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John is a young priest who embarks on a journey to discover the truth about the past.

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What is the significance of the title 'By the Waters of Babylon'?

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The title references the biblical Babylon, symbolizing a place of both beauty and destruction.

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How does the theme of knowledge versus ignorance manifest in the story?

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The story explores the tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the dangers of that knowledge.