Question

Which conflict from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is not an example of external conflict?

Brutus and Cassius’ argument about bribes
Octavius and Mark Antony’s argument about Lepidus
Brutus’ inner struggle with assassinating Caesar
The war between Brutus’ and Octavius’ armies

Answer 1

Brutus’ inner struggle with assassinating Caesar

External conflicts happen when the character has a conflict with something outside of himself. Often these conflicts are versus another character, nature, or society. If something is not an external conflict, it is an internal conflict. An internal conflict is a problem the character has with himself. The struggle Brutus has with assassinating Caesar is an internal conflict and therefore NOT an example external conflict.

Answer 2

I would say that Brutus' inner struggle with assassinating Caesar is not an example of external conflict, because it is an internal conflict.