Question

Read the passage from part 2 of "for the win." jake had no idea how far they needed to travel. he couldn’t get his bearings, and now it was hard to see the markers. all he could think to say was, "home, sasha." he hoped that she understood how desperately he needed her to find her way back to the safety of the checkpoint cabin. jake felt the sled pick up speed just as the blizzard closed in. he held on tightly as ice stung his face and the wind whipped away his dog commands. he had no idea how much time passed as they raced through the swirling white snow. it could have been minutes or hours, but it felt like days. is this is an example of internal or external conflict? a. it is an example of external conflict because jake is upset about losing, which is a struggle in his own mind. b. it is an example of external conflict because they are struggling against nature, an outside force. c. it is an example of internal conflict because jake is upset about losing, which is a struggle in his own mind. d. it is an example of internal conflict because they are struggling against nature, an outside force.

Answer 1

The passage presents an example of external conflict because the characters are struggling against the elements of nature, which is an outside force.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage from "For the Win" presents a scenario where Jake is experiencing difficulty in traveling through a blizzard with his dog, Sasha. The correct answer is B. it is an example of external conflict because they are struggling against nature, an outside force. While Jake is indeed mentally distressed, the tangible struggle is against the elements and not within his own mind, which defines external conflict. Jack London's works, including "The Call of the Wild," often explore the theme of man versus nature, depicting the conflict between human beings and environmental forces.