But Lip-lip had lived his life in camp and had fought many puppy fights. Three times, four times, and half a dozen times, his sharp little teeth scored on the newcomer, until White Fang, yelping shamelessly, fled to the protection of his mother. It was the first of the many fights he was to have with Lip-lip, for they were enemies from the start, born so, with natures destined perpetually to clash.

Question

Which character trait of both Lip-lip and White Fang is revealed through their conflict?

a need to be loved
a need to be dominant
a need to receive approval
a need to have justice

Answer 1

The character trait revealed through the conflict between Lip-lip and White Fang is a need to be dominant. Lip-lip, having lived in the camp and experienced many puppy fights, is asserting his dominance over White Fang, the newcomer. On the other hand, White Fang's retreat to his mother's protection indicates his struggle to establish his own position within the social hierarchy as he deals with this dominant rival.