Question

In “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” Walter uses fantasies to escape the constant scolding of his wife. What type of conflict is this?
Incorrect answer A. character vs. nature
Incorrect answer B. character vs. society
*****Correct answer C. character vs. character*****
Incorrect answer D. character vs. himself

Answer 1

The correct option is C. Character vs. character.

There is conflict between the two characters and both are struggling to beat one another. Walter's fantasies are a way to battle his wife's reprimands. In literature there are many examples of this conflict in which prevails a strong antagonism between some characters, for instance: Harry Potter vs. Lord Voldemort.

Option A. is not correct because there's no nature involved in the conflict.

Option B. is not correct because the conflict between the two characters is not related to society.

Option D. is incorrect since there's no self-struggle involved.