10
QuizMultiple Choice

Conflict and Theme in The Outsiders

Question 10 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

Which of these lines from The Outsiders is an example of conflict between an individual and himself?

Answer
A
"So Soda and I stay out of trouble as much as we can, and we’re careful not to get caught when we can’t."
B
"I had a long walk home and no company, but I usually lone it anyway."
C
"Sometimes I just don’t use my head. . . . I make good grades and have a high IQ and everything, but I don’t use my head."
D
"I'm not saying that either Socs or greasers are better; that's just the way things are."

Explanation

An individual-versus-self conflict happens when a person struggles with their own thoughts, choices, or behavior. In choice C, the speaker recognizes that he is intelligent but criticizes himself for not thinking things through, showing an inner conflict. The other lines describe avoiding trouble, being alone, or how the speaker views social groups.

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