No matter where she turned or where she ran, her past kept haunting her and forcing her into a never ending cycle of grief to atone for her "sins". ... Throughout the course of the novel, Tess had suffered enough to pay for any sin she could have committed. ...

• Word Count: 907
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

By including internal conflicts in a character's development, an author can add depth to both the character and the novel. Larry Watson's novel Montana 1948 is the perfect example of this. The main character's father, Wes, is divided between his love for his family, and his obligation to the law, ...

• Word Count: 924
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School