The part of the dramatic structure that is developed in this excerpt is conflict. Jourdain expresses his desire to become a scholar and laments not being forced to be brilliant in his youth, indicating an internal struggle with his past and aspirations for the future, which creates a tension between his goals and his current status.
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JOURDAIN: Whatever I can, for I want above all things to become a scholar. I have never gotten over the fact that my parents didn’t force me to be brilliant when I was young.
PHILOSOPHY TEACHER: Have you mastered the rudiments of the sciences?
JOURDAIN: Oh, yes! I can read—and write, too!
Question
Which part of the dramatic structure is developed in this excerpt? (1 point)
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resolution
resolution
climax
climax
conflict
conflict
falling action
falling action
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