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This conflict develops from a protagonist’s inner struggles and may depend on a character trying to decide between good and evil or overcoming self-doubt. This conflict has both internal and external aspects, as obstacles outside the protagonist's force them to deal with inner issues.
Give examples of man versus self conflict in the real world.
almost everything is inferred based on our own experiences. the author tells a story about how inferences can be faulty and how it impacts his future
can be connected to assumptions/inferences made about Indigenous people and how many of them are likely not factual
assumptions stem from nowhere and thus can create racist ideas, however inferences are conclusions based on facts
the knowledge regarding stories and how everyone is made up of stories
although storytelling is an important part of Indigenous culture, stories are for everyone (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous)
Give examples of man versus self conflict in a literary work.
A situation in which two characters have opposing desires or interests. The typical scenario is a conflict between the protagonist and antagonist. This is an external conflict.
Give examples of man versus man conflict in a literary work.
These groups are represented as different species of birds, which are injured/dying to the presence of skyscrapers. These skyscrapers are a metaphor for the damages done to Indigenous land, and the injured birds represent the impact these damages have done to these communities.
Involves Indigenous communities (Navajo, Cree, etc.) throughout indicating how many groups have been impacted.
This quote represents how reconciliation 'attempts' done by the government have not done much to repair the damage done to Indigenous communities. In the story,they say that there is not much else that can be done because they 'attempted' to fix the issue. However, this links to current reconciliation attempts, and how they aren't the same since the land is not being returned.
"We tried turning off the lights in the buildings, we tried broadcasting loud music from the roofs" (Unknown, 3)
A more contemporary type of conflict, this situation results from humans involved in a struggle with man-made machines. This is an external conflict.
As this conflict is more science fiction based, in real life we can't find such examples.
However, as technology became a big part of our lives there are some situations that man made machines affects our lives.
Find such examples.
According to Johnson, everything that we experience is due to the inferences we make. We make these inferences based upon what we deem as factual. They also delve into assumptions, and how they aren't based upon facts. Thus why assumptions may lead to racist ideas. This statement directly correlates with the many falsely made assumptions about Indigenous communities.
Give examples of man versus machine conflict in a literary work.
Thus, honouring how the Indigenous share knowledge with one another and their way of being.
Aspects such as spirits (the nanurluk) and their interconnection to nature is also referred upon. For example, after the lone man sets up his bait, he listens for a change in the heartbeat of the sea to sense if the nanurluk is coming.
The short story includes traditions such as seal hunting, whale hunting, and having the blade made out of red walrus tusk.
due to: the blade being made out of walrus tusk and having engravings of various other animals each of whom held their own symbolism
the lone man blames the townspeople for his pain and loneliness and seeks out revenge by luring the nanurluk -- however he later regrets this when he discovers how destructive the spirit is
by pursuing revenge, one may foster further negative feelings which can lead to tragic outcomes
In this type of conflict, a character must take on society itself, and not a single person. The character stands at odds with societal norms and realizes the necessity to work against these norms. This is an external conflict.
Give examples of man versus society conflict in a literary work.
Through this representation, Wagamese is able to teach the readers to do the opposite of what is shown. The story indicates that Indigenous culture should not be undermined or disrespected -- rather it is important to honour it. Freeing the Pike does an excellent job at being inclusive of Indigenous voices and demonstrating how greatly others' actions have impacted them.
Throughout the text, the protagonist frequently refers to the family he was adopted into, and how they do not understand his connections with the land and river. The family's laughter and lack of interest in his fishing trips illustrate a lack of respect for the protagonist's cultural practices. Their inability to appreciate his solitary fishing trips and his connection to nature likely makes him feel alienated. His motives for seeking connection with nature are deeply tied to his Indigenous heritage, yet these motives are not recognized or respected by his family.
Wagamese utilizes powerful metaphors throughout the text, which may provide a double meaning. The pike can represent Indigenous communities, specifically Indigenous children who were forced to go to residential schools. This is apparent through the statement "its beauty was already beginning to fade" (Wagamese, 1). The quote refers to Indigenous culture as the pike's 'beauty' -- in the sense that the residential schools caused Indigenous culture to 'fade'. Additionally, when the protagonist initially catches the pike, he needs to step into the water. This is also another form of symbolism, as by stepping into the water he is invading the pike's home. Moreover, the fish may represent meaning in Indigenous culture. The protagonist states that "for the Indian that lived in [him], that fish was honour and respect and love". Thus, through this meaning and the metaphors aforementioned, Wagamese utilizes them as a way to incorporate Indigenous teachings whilst allowing readers to understand their impact.
“They never understood how the land, rivers in particular, fleshed out my insides, soothed me, comforted me… that the teachings of that clan membership would define me and give me purpose” (Wagamese, 1).
Conflict is present everywhere in the world around us. We experience conflict on a daily basis, and it can be minor or major.
Conflict in a story is a struggle between opposing forces. Characters must act to confront those forces and there is where conflict is born. If there is nothing to overcome, there is no story. Conflict in a story creates and drives the plot forward.
