Question

Which statement is an example of internal conflict?

Brutus questions if he is seeing things when he meets Caesar’s ghost.
Octavius and Mark Antony disagree over Lepidus’ involvement in the triumvirate.
Brutus and Cassius fight over Cassius taking bribes.
Brutus’ and Octavius’ armies prepare for battle.

Answer 1

Brutus questions if he is seeing things when he meets Caesar’s ghost.

Step-by-step explanation:

An internal conflict is one that happens inside one's mind. It is about considering consequences, rethinking decisions, having trouble to identify the morally correct thing to do and so on. In this case, it doesn't matter if Brutus saw a ghost or not. What matters is that the conflict is of him trying to be sure of if it was a ghost or his imagination. This part is the internal conflict.

Answer 2

The best option in terms of an example of an internal conflict would be "Octavius and Mark Antony disagree over Lepidus’ involvement in the triumvirate," since in this case the internal element is the triumvirate itself.