Night - Chapter 7

 Read the quote from chapter 7 of Elie Wiesel's Night:

  
“I went to look for him. Yet at the same time a thought crept into my mind. If only I didn't find him! If only I were relieved of this responsibility, I could use all my strength to fight for my own survival, to take care only of myself…. Instantly, I felt ashamed, ashamed of myself forever”


The __________ helps to convey Elie Wiesel's characterization:

a. simile

b. internal conflict

c. verbal irony

d. hyperbole

Scroll down for the answer 

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The struggle going on here is a type of character vs. self conflict.  Conflict comes in two forms - external conflict and internal conflict.  Character vs. Self happens in the characters mind, heart, or soul - so that makes it internal.  The correct answer is B.

Thanks to Ms. Willis - that awesome teacher from Manteo High School for this question.  You rock, Ms. Willis!