How do two of the main characters in two of the short stories in this unit make decisions? What are their motivations? Please use dialogue, descriptive language, the conflicts, climaxes and resolutions of the two stories to examine and explain their decisions.

Internal vs. External Conflict

All conflict falls into two categories: internal and external.

Internal conflict is when a character struggles with their own opposing desires or beliefs. It happens within them, and it drives their development as a character.

External conflict sets a character against something or someone beyond their control. External forces stand in the way of a character’s motivations and create tension as the character tries to reach their goals.

Including both internal and external conflict is crucial for a good story, because life always includes both

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