Hemingway, in The Old Man and the Sea , examines the struggles of man and nature through the eyes of the protagonist, Santiago. ... The old man and the boy, who parallels the old man in the conflict, felt bad. ... After a long struggle (close to 6 hours), the old man finally had the Marlin. ... It is apparent the old man has gained much wisdom through past experiences. ... The old man also shows endurance by staying with the Marlin for two and a half days. ...

• Word Count: 540
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone." Chinua Achebe, "Things Fall Apart" In his novel, "Things Fall Apart," Chinua Achebe has created an effective work of fiction which builds largely on the central conflict of pride versus humility. ... Men hunting in the forest see the strange man, and they run to consult the Oracle. ... "When did you become a shivering old woman," Okonkwo asked himself, "you who are known in all the nine villages for your valor in war? ... The missionaries come from across the seas with a sense of pride. ...

• Word Count: 707
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

He goes on to tell how great a man his father really was. ... "Whether "tis nobler in the mind to suffer the sling and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles" (S, 53). ... The King and Queen send for two old friends of Hamlet's, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. ... Through all of his inner conflicts and his hate for himself he is driven to insanity. ... Hamlets hesitations to kill Claudius leads to many of his inner conflicts, including his feelings of self-loathing, guilt, and fear. ...

• Word Count: 933
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School