From A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce, what central conflict is established in these paragraphs? a) Carter is an only child who has grown up to be arrogant and entitled b) Carter's mother does not have long to live c) Carter and his father are on opposite sides during the Civil War d) Carter's wealthy father refuses to give Carter financial support

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The central conflict established in the paragraphs from "A Horseman in the Sky" is (c) Carter and his father are on opposite sides during the Civil War. This conflict is crucial as it underscores the themes of loyalty, duty, and the personal toll of war on family relationships.