Question

write three to four sentences presenting your prediction about the main conflict in the novel based on how the characters feel about their lives. include evidence to support your prediction.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze character emotions and evidence. Let's assume a novel (e.g., The Great Gatsby):

In The Great Gatsby, characters like Gatsby feel unfulfilled by wealth’s emptiness, Daisy is trapped in a loveless marriage, and Tom resents losing control. Gatsby’s longing for Daisy (e.g., his parties to attract her) and Daisy’s restlessness (her voice “full of money”) suggest the main conflict will be between their desires and societal constraints, as Gatsby’s pursuit of the past clashes with the present’s moral and class barriers.

Answer:

The main conflict in the novel will likely stem from characters’ dissatisfaction with their lives: Gatsby’s unrequited longing for Daisy (evidenced by his elaborate parties to win her), Daisy’s trapped feelings in a loveless marriage (shown by her emotional outbursts), and Tom’s jealousy over losing dominance. This will erupt into a clash between Gatsby’s idealized past, Daisy’s present turmoil, and the rigid class/social norms of their society.