In “The Bet” by Anton P. Chekhov, what kind of conflict does the lawyer face in order to uphold his end of the bet?

The lawyer must struggle with his own thoughts and feelings during his long confinement, including loneliness and the temptation to abandon the bet. This is an internal conflict because it takes place within him, rather than between him and another person or an outside force. The correct choice is “internal.”

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.