The internal conflict in “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati happens __________.

An internal conflict takes place inside a character, as a struggle involving that character’s thoughts or feelings. In “The Colomber,” Stefano wrestles within himself with fear of the colomber and his desire to understand or face it. The conflict between Stefano and the colomber is external, so the correct choice is “within Stefano.”

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