Question

from harriet tubman: conductor on the underground railroad biography by ann petry analyze 3. in paragraph 23, the travelers ask themselves tough questions about the things tubman tells them about thomas garrett. what do these questions reveal about the travelers’ inner conflict? the travelers feel an inner struggle between ____ and ____. checklist 1. i analyze the elements of an informational text (ideas, events, and information). have a question or comment for your teacher?

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context of the travelers' questions about Thomas Garrett (a abolitionist helping escaped slaves) in the Underground Railroad narrative. The travelers likely struggle between distrust/suspicion (due to the danger of being caught, so doubting Garrett’s motives) and hope/desperation for freedom (needing help to escape slavery, so wanting to trust Garrett’s aid). These conflicting emotions (distrust vs. the need for help) reveal their inner conflict.

Answer:

The travelers feel an inner struggle between $\boldsymbol{\text{distrust (or suspicion)}}$ and $\boldsymbol{\text{hope (or the desire for freedom/trust in help)}}$.

(Note: Exact terms may vary based on the text’s paragraph 23 details, but this captures the core conflict of doubting help vs. needing liberation.)