Question

Roger Chillingworth exacting his revenge on Reverend Dimmesdale is an example of what type of conflict?

A. Man versus society
B. Man versus nature
C. Man versus man
D. Man versus self

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) "Man vs society"

After the truth is known about his affair with Hester, Reverend Dimmesdale faced harsh reprimand from the extremely conservative puritan society of the 17th century. Although being seriously ill, he even faced the rejection from his daughter when he tried to kiss her. After going through a personal crisis, he then develops a courageous character which is willing to confront all perceptions he was facing.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: "C. Man versus man"

The types of literary conflict: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Being and Man vs. Technology .

Man vs man, features:

• The characters face each other.

• The antagonist (or other character) tries to prevent the protagonist from reaching his goal.

• The protagonist must overcome the efforts of the antagonist to achieve his goal.