Question

question 7
2 pts
(01.02 mc)
in the following excerpt from \the terrible old man\ by h. p. lovecraft, which type of conflict is most evident?

waiting seemed very long to mr. czanek as he fidgeted restlessly in the covered motor - car by the terrible old man’s back gate in ship street. he was more than ordinarily tender - hearted, and he did not like the hideous screams he had heard in the ancient house just after the hour appointed for the deed. had he not told his colleagues to be as gentle as possible with the pathetic old sea - captain? very nervously he watched that narrow oaken gate in the high and ivy - clad stone wall. frequently he consulted his watch, and wondered at the delay.

○ character vs. self
○ character vs. society
○ character vs. supernatural
○ character vs. technology

Explanation:

To determine the conflict type, analyze Mr. Czanek's internal struggle: he feels uneasy about the deed (wanting to be gentle vs. the situation), showing a battle within himself. "Character vs. self" fits as it's an internal conflict. Other options don't apply: no societal pressure (vs. society), no supernatural element (vs. supernatural), no technology conflict (vs. technology).

Answer:

A. Character vs. self