One example is at the beginning of the story when his mom tells him that his grandma probably won't even recognize him, and later on in the story, his grandma doesn't recognize him.
"The Mustache" by Robert Cormier explores internal conflicts surrounding identity, self-perception, and deceit. The protagonist's struggle with his altered appearance due to a fake mustache leads to a crisis of identity as he begins to question his authenticity and integrity. This internal conflict intensifies as he is torn between maintaining the facade and confronting the truth about himself.
The setting is in the nurse/hospital, mostly all the time. :)
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Internal conflict
A charictor seems more simple
descibe both internal and external conflict in this story
Internal/ External conflicts
Yes, in the short story "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier, the protagonist Lizabeth is a round character. She undergoes significant internal conflicts and changes throughout the story, showing complexity and development.
In "The Mustache" by Robert Cormier, the protagonist's flashback to his childhood memory of wanting a mustache is a significant example of flashback. This memory foreshadows the protagonist's later deception and identity crisis when he decides to wear a fake mustache to deceive his wife.
The short story "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier contains both internal and external conflicts. The internal conflict revolves around the protagonist's struggle to navigate her emotions and moral compass, while the external conflict arises from the poverty and despair within her community, leading to a climactic moment of destructive rebellion.
In a short story like "Small key," you can use both internal conflicts (struggles within a character's mind or heart) and external conflicts (struggles between a character and an outside force). For example, internal conflict could be the character grappling with guilt or doubt, while external conflict could involve a confrontation with another character or a challenging situation. Both types of conflict can help drive the plot and reveal more about the characters.
In the short story "Poison" by Roald Dahl, the internal conflict lies within the character Harry, who must decide whether to trust his wife or his landlady's warning about the bottle of poison. The external conflict arises from the tension between the characters as they navigate suspicion and deception in a high-stakes situation.
In "The Lost Hero" by Rick Riordan, the main characters face internal conflicts such as questioning their identity and struggling with self-doubt. They also grapple with feelings of loneliness and abandonment as they navigate their journeys and discover their true destinies. Ultimately, these internal conflicts play a significant role in shaping the characters and driving the story forward.
The external conflict in "Clay" by James Joyce is Maria's interactions with her coworkers at the Halloween party, where she feels out of place and uncomfortable. The internal conflict is Maria's own feelings of insecurity and disappointment about her life and choices. These conflicts highlight themes of isolation and mundane existence in the story.
When complications are resolved in a short story, it is known as the denouement. This is the final part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up. It provides a sense of closure to the reader.