One conflict evident in the novel is person vs. society. The best example of this conflict type is found in Isabel's and Ruth's struggle with slavery. Upon the death of Mary Finch, Isabel and Ruth were to be set free. Unfortunately, Robert doesn't feel obligated to honor Mary's wishes. He keeps the two girls in slavery and sells them off to a new family. The conflict is person vs. society, because Isabel and Ruth are...
One conflict evident in the novel is person vs. society. The best example of this conflict type is found in Isabel's and Ruth's struggle with slavery. Upon the death of Mary Finch, Isabel and Ruth were to be set free. Unfortunately, Robert doesn't feel obligated to honor Mary's wishes. He keeps the two girls in slavery and sells them off to a new family. The conflict is person vs. society, because Isabel and Ruth are fighting against a corrupt societal system. That conflict is further escalated by Isabel agreeing to spy against the Loyalists in exchange for her freedom.
Another conflict is person vs. person. Isabel is central to this conflict as well. Her main antagonist through much of the story is Madam Lockton. Madame Lockton is not a kind woman, and she is especially mean and difficult toward Isabel.
Madam Lockton's cruel treatment of Isabel leads to a third type of conflict. The conflict of person vs. self. As Madam Lockton escalates her cruel treatment, Isabel must decide what to do. She can continue to take the punishment, continue to spy and hope for freedom, run away, or forge documents that grant her freedom.
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