Question

How does the theme of man vs. self apply to this passage?

A) The narrator is battling his own fear.
B) The narrator is struggling with his anger.
C) The narrator is fighting his need for love.
D) The narrator is conquering a physical disability.

Answer 1

The theme of man vs. self in the passage is the narrator battling her fear.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theme of man vs. self in the given passage can be identified as option A) The narrator is battling his own fear. The passage mentions that the narrator finds her way 'by cowardice or courage,' suggesting a conflict within herself. If she finds her way back through cowardice, it implies that she is succumbing to fear. If she finds her way back through courage, it implies that she is facing her fear.