Who is the protagonist in "By the Waters of Babylon" by Stephen Vincent Benet?

The protagonist of Stephen Vincet Benet's story "By the Waters of Babylon" is John.  

The story is written in the first person perspective, so that means that John is the protagonist and the narrator at the same time.  The story begins with John telling his readers that he is the son of a priest, and that he is now a priest in training.  As a future priest, John gets the best food and sleeping...

The protagonist of Stephen Vincet Benet's story "By the Waters of Babylon" is John.  

The story is written in the first person perspective, so that means that John is the protagonist and the narrator at the same time.  The story begins with John telling his readers that he is the son of a priest, and that he is now a priest in training.  As a future priest, John gets the best food and sleeping spots.  He learns how to read and do basic first aid.  After completing most of his training, John requests that he be allowed to go on his own journey.  The rest of the story is about his journey east to the Place of the Gods.  The Place of the Gods turns out to be a future burned-out New York City.