Question

Identify the type of conflict taking place in each excerpt from The Odyssey.

“Deathly pity ran me through / at that sight – far the worst I ever suffered.”

character vs. selfcharacter vs. charactercharacter vs. nature

“Then the squall / struck whining from the west, with gale force, breaking / both forestays, and the mast.”

character vs. selfcharacter vs. charactercharacter vs. nature

“Well, when I reached the sea cave and the ship, / I faced each man, and had it out.”
character vs. selfcharacter vs. charactercharacter vs. nature

Answer 1

Answer: 1. Character vs. Self 2. Character vs. Nature 3. Character vs. Character

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer 1: Character vs. self

Explanation: This is a internal and psycological conflict the character faces with his emotions ('Deathly pity' and 'I ever suffered' ).

Answer 2: Character vs. nature

Step-by-step explanation: This is the external conflict when the character fights against forces of nature ('squall struck' 'wth gale force' ).

Answer 3: Character vs. character

Step-by-step explanation: This is another kind of external conflict that shows the main character fighting another character. ('I faced each man, and had it out' )