Question

Read the excerpt from part 2 of Zeitoun. He was conflicted about what he was seeing, a refracted version of his city, one where homes and trees were bisected and mirrored in this oddly calm body of water. The novelty of the new world brought forth the adventurer in him—he wanted to see it all, the whole city, what had become of it. But the builder in him thought of the damage, how long it would take to rebuild. Years, maybe a decade. He wondered if the world at large could already see what he was seeing, a disaster mythical in scale and severity. What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs. self conflict? Zeitoun recognizes the homes under the water. Zeitoun acknowledges the tragedy and its potential. Zeitoun contemplates risks associated with the passing of time. Zeitoun considers the city’s need for additional outside assistance.

Answer 1

Zeitoun acknowledges the tragedy and its potential.

Answer 2

The answer is: Zeitoun acknowledges the tragedy and its potential.

In the excerpt from "Zeitoun," the protagonist explores the devastation of New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. While he observes the fallen trees and destroyed homes under the water, he still reflects on the dimension of the tragedy - how long it would take to rebuild the city and if the rest of the world had been able to see it.