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sslll111
sslll111
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High School - 11th Grade

What is the central conflict of "The Guest"? Is it external or internal? Can it be defined in terms of dilemma?

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Posted by sslll111 on Monday November 3, 2008 at 1:56 PM and tagged with conflict, external, internal, the guest.

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  1. ladyvols1 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

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    The main conflict in the story is Daru's internal struggle with having to turn the Arab prisoner over to French authorities.  He does not want to take sides.  He does not want to turn the prisoner in but he has been ordered to do so.  His dilemma is whether or not to do as he is told, or to do as he wants.  If he does as he is told he will escort the prisoner to the French for a trial, if he does as he wants he will remain neutral and let the prisoner go.

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    Posted by ladyvols1 on Monday November 3, 2008 at 5:42 PM