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Conflict Types in The Lady, or the Tiger?
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Woman vs. Society
This conflict shows a female character in conflict with social structures. The princess in 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' faces a conflict with society due to her relationship with the young man, which is considered inappropriate due to their different social standings.
Man vs. Self
This type of conflict occurs when a character struggles internally with their own thoughts, beliefs, or emotions. In 'The Lady, or the Tiger?', the young man faces an internal struggle when he has to choose between the two doors, knowing one holds a tiger and the other a lady.
Man vs. Fate
This type of conflict represents a struggle against a predetermined destiny or the laws of the universe. In the story, the lover's fate is left to chance by the king's barbaric system of justice which makes him confront a situation where his destiny is out of his control.
Man vs. Society
A character faces opposition from societal norms or expectations. In 'The Lady, or the Tiger?', the young man's secret affair with the princess goes against the societal rules established by the king, leading to his trial in the arena.
Man vs. Man
This conflict involves a struggle between two characters. The most evident example is the tension between the barbaric king and the young man, as the king's decision to put the man in the arena is a direct result of their conflicting desires.
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