Question

Ashley was always the star of each drama club production. she had had the lead role for several years. now shaquee, a new girl, was in the club, and she was really talented. when auditions came around, shaquee gave a beautiful, moving performance. there was one more round of auditions to go. ashley approached shaquee and smiled sarcastically. "sorry about your audition," she said insincerely. "i'm sure you'll do better next time."

Answer 1

Ashley's comment explains to the readers that her desire to be the star of the drama club production leads her to try to intimidate Shaquee.

How is Ashley's motivation conflicting?

Ashley and Shaquee are two leading actresses of a drama club production. Ashley was jealous of the new actress and could not keep up with her competition.

Ashley's desire to be the star of the drama club production leads her to try to intimidate Shaquee: This is the statement which best explains how Ashley's motivation leads to a conflict in the story.