Conflict Basics
This is the point in a story when a conflict is resolved.
What is resolution?
In “Miss Hinch,” these two characters are involved in the primary character-versus-character conflict.
Who are Miss Hinch and Jessie Dark?
This character is the protagonist of “Robin Hood and Little John.”
Who is Robin Hood?
In “The Duel,” Ivan's primary conflict is this type.
What is character vs. self?
This character is the protagonist of “Under the Lion’s Paw.”
Who is Haskins?
This type of conflict occurs within the protagonist and is sometimes called “man vs. himself.”
What is internal conflict?
This character is actually the Episcopal priest, despite the disguise.
Who is Miss Hinch?
This character is Robin Hood's antagonist in the story and is later revealed to have the real name John Little.
Who is Little John?
Ivan is unable to do this difficult task
What is tell the mother that her son has died?
This character is Haskins's primary antagonist.
Who is Butler?
In this type of external conflict, the protagonist struggles against nature, God, a government, or another greater power.
What is character vs. greater power?
This character is actually the old woman, despite the disguise.
Who is Jessie Dark?
Robin Hood and Little John have this type of conflict when they fight over the right to cross the bridge.
What is character vs. character?
In “Top Man,” Nace and Osborne have this primary type of conflict.
What is character vs. character?
Haskins faces three types of conflict: character vs. character, character vs. greater power, and this third type.
What is character vs. self?
Put these four steps for evaluating conflict in the correct order: identify the conflict type, describe how it unfolds, identify the specific elements, and provide the resolution.
What is identify the conflict type → identify the specific elements → describe how it unfolds → provide the resolution?
Name one clue that might make a reader suspicious that something is not what it appears to be in the story.
What is the strange route to the subway station, the wrong address, the clergyman's suspicious behavior, the old woman's behavior in the diner, the note, or another supported clue?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Compare Butler and Council. What characteristics set them apart from each other?
Who are Butler and Council? Butler is greedy, lazy, manipulative, and uncaring, while Council is kind, hardworking, generous, and does not seek thanks.
In “Top Man,” this object represents previous failure and current determination, saves Osborne's life, and is eventually left at the top of the mountain as a tribute.
What is the climbing ax?
Haskins initially feels hopeless and even considers killing Butler, but ultimately chooses not to because of this important consideration.
What are the consequences for his family and children?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
A character can be the protagonist without being “the good guy,” and an antagonist does not necessarily have to be “the bad guy.” Explain what actually determines whether a character is the protagonist or antagonist.
What is the protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist is the opponent of the main character; these labels describe their roles in the conflict rather than automatically identifying them as good or bad?
The old woman appears to die when she is pushed in front of a train. However, the priest nearly escapes before this reveals the true identity of the disguised character.
What is the hat pin scratches the priest's cheek, revealing that the priest is actually Miss Hinch, who is then taken into custody?
Little John defeats Robin Hood but still chooses to join his band. Based on the story, explain why defeating Robin does not prevent Little John from seeing Robin as a worthy leader.
What is Robin demonstrates his willingness to fight, his leadership, and his ability to recognize Little John's strength and worth—even after their conflict?
In “The Duel,” the irony of the ending is that the mother continues making plans for her son's future even though the audience knows this has happened.
What is her son has died?
The title “Under the Lion’s Paw” represents a feeling of being completely helpless and at the mercy of someone more powerful. Which character experiences this feeling most strongly, and what causes it?
Who is Haskins, because Butler controls the land and Haskins's ability to remain on it, leaving Haskins feeling powerless and helpless?