Question

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which detail is an example of internal conflict in \the monkeys paw\?

a. mr. white struggles with the idea that his wish on the monkeys paw was responsible for his sons death.
b. mr. white tries to make a final wish on the monkeys paw before his wife opens the door.
c. mr. morris says the monkeys paw is dangerous and tells mr. white to get rid of it.
d. mr. and mrs. white argue over whether to make a second wish on the monkeys paw.

Explanation:

Define internal conflict

Internal conflict is a psychological struggle that takes place within a character's mind. It involves competing desires, beliefs, or moral dilemmas, rather than an external clash between a character and an outside force (such as another person, nature, or society). This relates directly to the concept of Conflict in Literature.

Analyze the options

Let's evaluate each option based on our understanding of Conflict in Literature and the events in The Monkeys Paw:

• Option A: Mr. White struggles with the idea that his wish on the monkey's paw was responsible for his son's death. This is a mental and emotional battle within Mr. White's own mind as he grapples with guilt, grief, and belief in the supernatural. This is a classic internal conflict.
• Option B: Mr. White tries to make a final wish before his wife opens the door. This describes a physical action and a race against time (external tension), rather than a purely internal psychological struggle.
• Option C: Mr. Morris warns Mr. White about the paw. This is an interpersonal interaction (external dialogue/advice).
• Option D: Mr. and Mrs. White argue over making a second wish. This is an interpersonal conflict (character vs. character), which is an external conflict.

Identify the correct choice

Option A is the only choice that depicts a character's internal psychological struggle, making it the correct example of internal conflict.

Answer:

• (A) Mr. White struggles with the idea that his wish on the monkey's paw was responsible for his son's death. (Correct answer)
• (B) Mr. White tries to make a final wish on the monkey's paw before his wife opens the door.
• (C) Mr. Morris says the monkey's paw is dangerous and tells Mr. White to get rid of it.
• (D) Mr. and Mrs. White argue over whether to make a second wish on the monkey's paw.