Question

Which detail is an example of internal conflict in "the monkey's paw"?

a. mr. white doubts that the monkey's paw can really grant wishes.
b. mr. morris says the monkey's paw is dangerous and tells mr. white to get rid of it.
c. mr. and mrs. white argue over whether to make a second wish on the monkey's paw.
d. herbert white gets caught in a piece of machinery at work and is killed.

Answer 1

The detail which is an example of internal conflict in "The Monkey's Paw" is:

a. Mr. White doubts that the monkey's paw can really grant wishes.

When the Major told the story about the Monkey's paw to the White Family they didn't trust the story. It was for them a tale which can never happen in real life. The conversation between Mr. and Mrs. White regarding the Monkey's paw had a humorous approach. Their son Herbert was also excited to test the reality of the paw and become rich by making a wish from it.

Answer 2

a) mr.white doubts that the monkey's paw can really grant wishes.
It would be a) because Mr. White is in a way fighting with his mind.

It's more internal than the rest because:
b) is a man vs. man conflict
c) is also a man vs. man conflict
d) is a man vs. environment conflict

Hope I was able to help at least a little bit :)