What is the conflict in The Ugly Duckling?

Answer 1

The conflict is a nother duck's egg hatches and it is homely and is verbally and physically bullied. Even on it's own he is abused and isolated and cannot fly south for the winter because he is too small to fly. When Spring arrrives, he can no longer take this harrasment and lonliness and he throws himself into a flock of swans. But instead of being killed he finds out that he has grown into a big and beautiful swan.

Answer 2

The conflict in "The Ugly Duckling" is internal, as the main character struggles with feelings of inadequacy and not fitting in with those around him. It is a story of self-discovery and acceptance, highlighting the importance of embracing one's uniqueness.

Answer 3

the conflict is just that the duckling is ugly.

Answer 4

Since it really wasn't a duck, but a swan, the problem is one of judging by inappropriate standards. A proverb with a similar moral is, "Don't show pearls to people who sell onions."

Answer 5

They don't like the poor bird because of his looks and he wants to die.

Answer 6

The conflict is that a misunderstood "duck" is harassed for his looks, but it is solved when he grows up and looks good.