Question

Which excerpt from the passage best identifies the conflict that Tiresias predicts as partially a character versus character conflict?

1) denial of yourself
2) restraint of shipmates
3) quit the violet sea
4) destruction for ship and crew

Answer 1

The correct answer is option b. The conflict involving character versus character that Tiresias predicts is highlighted in the exchange between Oedipus and Tiresias, where a verbal altercation takes place.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conflict that Tiresias predicts which includes a character versus character element can be identified by the excerpt "with Creon. A verbal fight ensues, with Oedipus accusing Tiresias of being “a blind man that cannot see” to which Tiresias responds".

This indicates a direct confrontation between two characters, suggesting a conflict where individuals are in opposition to one another. This type of conflict is often central to the drama and development of characters within literary works.