Literary Term / Conflict/”The Interlopers”
CONFLICT: struggle or clash between opposing characters or opposing
forces.
External conflict: man vs outside force (another man, nature, society,
etc.)
Internal conflict: man vs self (takes place within the mind)
After reading "The Interlopers," fill out the following conflict chart. Find
examples of each of the types of conflict listed below and write the examples
in the appropriate boxes.
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Himself
Question to consider: How can an external conflict give rise to an internal
conflict?
After reading "The Interlopers," complete the cause and effect chart below.
Cause
Effect
Land dispute
Lifelong feud between Ulrich's and Georg's
families
Hatred between Ulrich and Georg
Strong wind
Entrapment of Georg and Ulrich
Being in a life-threatening
situation
Cries for help