Read this paragraph.Claire marveled at her little brother’s flawless dive. It looked effortless now, but she knew he had spent weeks perfecting the arch of his body and the point of his toes. She wanted to have a dive like that—the type people stop and watch. Still, she could not bring herself to attempt it. After all, her brother’s first twenty or so dives had been awful, with knees and elbows flailing. Claire shuddered to imagine looking like that in clear view of the entire pool population. And the whole head-first concept seemed intimidating. She wondered if her hands would reach the bottom of the pool. Maybe some day. But for now, she decided she would just watch.
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character versus characterC
character versus societyThe main conflict is inside Claire: she wants to perform an impressive dive, but she feels afraid of failing and being watched. That makes this character versus self, rather than a conflict with her brother, society, or nature. The brother’s earlier awkward dives and the depth of the pool contribute to Claire’s worries, but the central struggle is her own hesitation.
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