Question

What does this text suggest to you about an individual’s attempt to reconcile the desire to act independently with the need for security?

Answer 1

assuming that you're referring to the poem of the city of the yes and the city of the no,
The poem uses an antithesis of Yes and No to represent openness and complete solitude

hope this helps

Answer 2

These two "worlds" are depicted to be opposites just by their names. The provoke is asking how a man tries to be free while in the meantime remaining in a defensive environment with others.