Answer to Question #286722 in English for Kelsey Jand

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Lord of the Flies Study Guide Questions

Direction: Your answers need to be thorough, and where possible, quote the text (with citation).

Chapters 2-3

Conflict: A confrontation or struggle between opposing characters or forces in the plot is conflict. External conflicts generally involve a clash between a character and nature or between humans competing or struggling against one another or society. Internal conflicts are psychological and involve the inner divisions or turmoil of a single character. Provide at least one example of each type of conflict thus far -- external and internal.

Last Response: "External conflict refers to conflict between the main character and any external force, such as a villain, government, or nature. Internal conflicts refers to a battle within a character. With internal conflicts, you might feel a clash between competing desires." < I need external and internal conflicts from Chapters 2-3 within Lord of the Flies, not in general. Thank you.

Answer 1

Internal conflict

Jack is unable to kill a piglet caught in creepers because of fears of the large amount of blood involved in murdering an animal.

External conflict

The struggle between Jack and Ralph. The clash between a peaceful democracy as symbolised by Ralph and violent democracy as symbolised by jack