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How does the conflict begin in your short story or novel? Describe its beginnings and add textual evidence with a page number from your text.
In "Lob's Girl" by Joan Aiken, the conflict begins when Lob's ghost starts haunting the village and scaring the villagers. On page 1, it is stated that "The ghost of the great dog, Lob, had begun to haunt the village. He came by night, and people saw him roaming in the moonlight, his coat shining like silver." The villagers become afraid of Lob's ghost and start talking about ways to get rid of him.
How does the conflict continue in your short story or novel? Describe an event and add textual evidence with a page number from your text.
The conflict continues when Sandy, a young girl from the village, befriends the ghost of Lob and tries to convince the villagers that he means no harm. On page 7, Sandy sees Lob's ghost and says, "Don't be afraid of me. I'm Sandy. I won't hurt you. I know you're Lob." Sandy's friendship with Lob's ghost causes a rift between her and the other villagers who continue to fear him.
How does the conflict continue in your short story or novel? Describe an event and add textual evidence with a page number from your text.
The conflict reaches its climax when the villagers decide to kill Lob's ghost, despite Sandy's protests. On page 12, the villagers gather together with guns and dogs to hunt Lob's ghost. Sandy tries to stop them, saying, "He's not dangerous. He's only lonely and wants to find his master." However, the villagers ignore her and continue to hunt Lob's ghost. In the end, Sandy is able to save Lob's ghost by revealing his identity and proving that he means no harm, thereby resolving the conflict between Lob's ghost and the villagers.