What type of conflict is shown in this passage?
✔ character vs. charactercharacter vs. selfcharacter vs. naturecharacter vs. society
✔ physicalsocial
Paul has a conflict with himself when he needs to decide how to deal with Mitchell. What is his solution to the conflict?
Paul and Mitchell✔ George and MitchellPaul and HammondMitchell and Hammond
Which lines from the novel reflect the story’s historical context? Check all that apply.“I’ve tried fighting back, but he’s too strong. Thing is, I don’t know how to stop him.”“One thing I liked about my brother George was that he laid things right on the line; he said exactly what was on his mind.”“Now, the Thomases, like all the other families who lived on my daddy's land, were sharecroppers.”“I was afraid Mitchell was going to slap George's hand away and the two of them would get into it right there.”“My brothers had come asking about Mitchell, and my brothers were white.”
Explain one physical conflict and one social conflict that Paul has had in the novel so far. Then tell whether or not you think Paul has been able to solve his conflicts.
A physical conflict Paul faces is his ongoing physical rivalry with Mitchell, who often bullies and beats him up. A social conflict Paul faces is his struggle to fit in; because he is biracial, he is not fully accepted by the white community or the Black community. So far, Paul hasn't fully solved these conflicts because he is still searching for a place where he truly belongs and is still navigating his tense relationship with Mitchell.
One physical conflict Paul has is with Mitchell, who keeps fighting Paul. Paul tries to avoid getting into a physical fight with Mitchell, because Mitchell is stronger; however, Mitchell is always coming after him. One social struggle Paul has is how to deal with Mitchell. He looks for advice from his sister, brothers, and father. Paul has not solved his conflicts, because Mitchell is still mad at him. What did you discuss in your response? Check all that apply.the conflict between Mitchell and
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