Question

“You are very sensible that Skyresh Bolgolam (galbet, or high-admiral) has been your mortal enemy almost ever since your arrival. His original reasons I know not; but his hatred is increased since your great success against Blefuscu, by which his glory as admiral is much obscured. . . .”

Which of the following excerpts from the passage above illustrates external conflict?

I. “Skyresh Bolgolam”

II. “mortal enemy”

III. “his hatred is increased”

I and II
I only
I and III
II and III

Answer 1

The answer to your question is the last option, II and III.
External conflicts are usually character v. character, and both II and III demonstrate a conflict between two characters.

Answer 2

II and III

Step-by-step explanation:

The external conflict occurs when the character faces conflicts or problems that depend on the society surrounding him or other characters that have a direct problem with him, in this case his mortal enemy, and the hatred increasing of that enemy towards him are perfect examples of external conflict.