There are external conflicts and internal conflicts. An external conflict is a problem that comes from the world around the character. An internal conflict is a struggle inside a character’s mind.

Question

According to the passage, which of the following characters would be facing an internal conflict?

A
a character whose beloved pet dog has gone missing

B
a character who tries to climb the world’s tallest mountain

C
a character who must decide if he should share his sister’s secret with his parents

D
a character whose car breaks down during a road trip

Answer 1

C. a character who must decide if he should share his sister’s secret with his parents

This character is experiencing a struggle within his own mind as he weighs the decision of whether to share the secret or not, which is indicative of internal conflict.