What is the conflict in zeely?

Answer 1

The conflict is that Elizabeth has to figure out wat her uncle meant when he told her to take care of something. Elizabeth and her brother went alone on a trip and because their father had hinted that something was going to happen that Elizabeth must take care of. Elizabeth's unexpected relationship with Zeely, the daughter of Nat Tayber, who rents a small part of Uncle Ross's farm, gives Elizabeth an opportunity to find out what he meant.

Answer 2

In "Zeely" by Virginia Hamilton, the main conflict revolves around two siblings, Elizabeth and John, who discover a mysterious woman named Zeely living in an abandoned house on their family's property. The conflict arises as they try to uncover Zeely's background and secrets, leading to questions about identity, race, and relationships.