Which statement from "by the waters of babylon” provides the best example of how the physical environment shapes the character’s actions? “these are the rules and the laws; they are well made.” “it was a dead man’s house, a spirit house.” “sometimes signs are sent by bad spirits.” “i tried to guide my raft with the pole but it spun around.”

The statement from By the Waters of Babylon that provides the best example of how the physical environment shapes the character's actions is the last one: "I tried to guide my raft with the pole but it spun around."

Explanation:

By reading this excerpt, the reader can see how the character's intention was to get to The Place of the Gods, but because he read the intention of the river as a sign to shift his way, he didn't. John changed his actions due to the environment.

Explanation:

The Hill People pursue a lot of weird old conventions, including profound practices that prohibit individuals from contacting metal that hasn't been cleansed by a priest.  

Having been started into the organization, a young fellow ends up persuaded that he should break the forbidden against going through the Dead Lands so as to search out old information that he can take back to his kin.  

After achieving the vestiges of New York City, the young fellow finds protected sustenance, strong wine, and advances he plans to take back to his people.

one is a red flower, and one is the sky when the sun sets.

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.