By The Waters Of Babylon
... Stephen Vincent Benet’s short story “By the Waters of Babylon” contains many different themes and concerns of modern day society, and it’s hunger for knowledge. ... The conflict in “By the Waters of Babylon” is mans nature versus time. ... In “By the Waters of Babylon,” the modern world believes that the past inhabitants of the world were “gods”. ... This is the climax of “By the Waters of Babylon”. ... This message is conveyed countless times in “By the Waters of Babylon,” and should be a lesson that is always remembered.