ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for the main character’s struggle with himself, another character, or a thing such as nature?
A
Antagonist
B
Protagonist
C
Conflict
D
Climax
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -self literary conflict usually involves the main character’s inner struggle with self-doubts, a moral dilemma, or their own nature. Although it can be layered with external conflict, such as man vs. nature, man vs.

Detailed explanation-2: -An internal conflict occurs when a character in literature experiences tension within themselves. Internal conflict is the opposite of external conflict, which occurs when a character faces outside oppositional forces, such as another character or an act of nature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces. To understand conflict in literature, become familiar with the key character terms “protagonist, ” “antagonist, ” and “anti-hero.” Also, keep in mind the four major types of conflict.

Detailed explanation-4: -Protagonist – The hero of the story who is faced with a conflict. The protagonist is usually the main character. Antagonist – This person is usually the villain of the story. This person, animal, or creature creates conflict for the main character.

Detailed explanation-5: -The opposing force created, the conflict within the story generally comes in four basic types: Conflict with the self, Conflict with others, Conflict with the environment and Conflict with the supernatural. Conflict with the self, the internal battle a lead character has within, is often the most powerful.

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