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Which two descriptions represent a conflict of character versus society?
A retired lawyer defends a man accused of murder, even though his family, neighbors, and other town residents oppose the idea.
A journalist finds evidence that a powerful politician has broken the law. The politician threatens to harm the journalist if he publishes the story.
A woman living in colonial America shelters two young sisters accused of witchcraft. Her decision shocks her community.
A farmer struggles to provide for his family after he loses most of his crops to disease and infestation.
A retired lawyer defends a man accused of murder, even though his family, neighbors, and other town residents oppose the idea.
A woman living in colonial America shelters two young sisters accused of witchcraft. Her decision shocks her community.
The two descriptions that represent a conflict of character versus society are:
1. A retired lawyer defends a man accused of murder, even though his family, neighbors, and other town residents oppose the idea.
3. A woman living in colonial America shelters two young sisters accused of witchcraft. Her decision shocks her community.
To answer this question correctly, we need to identify descriptions that involve a conflict between an individual's actions or beliefs and the prevailing values or expectations of society. Here's a breakdown of each description:
1. A retired lawyer defends a man accused of murder, even though his family, neighbors, and other town residents oppose the idea.
Explanation: This description represents a conflict of character versus society because the retired lawyer is going against the popular opinion of the community by defending the accused man.
2. A journalist finds evidence that a powerful politician has broken the law. The politician threatens to harm the journalist if he publishes the story.
Explanation: This description represents a conflict of character versus society because the journalist faces opposition and threats from the politician for exposing the truth, thereby challenging the politician's power and the societal norms associated with it.
3. A woman living in colonial America shelters two young sisters accused of witchcraft. Her decision shocks her community.
Explanation: This description represents a conflict of character versus society because the woman's decision to shelter the accused sisters goes against the beliefs and fears of her community, causing shock and potentially putting her at odds with societal expectations.
4. A farmer struggles to provide for his family after he loses most of his crops to disease and infestation.
Explanation: This description does not represent a conflict of character versus society. It highlights a personal struggle and hardship faced by the farmer, but it does not involve a direct clash between the farmer's actions or beliefs and the larger society.
Therefore, the correct answers are:
- A retired lawyer defends a man accused of murder, even though his family, neighbors, and other town residents oppose the idea.
- A journalist finds evidence that a powerful politician has broken the law. The politician threatens to harm the journalist if he publishes the story.
- A woman living in colonial America shelters two young sisters accused of witchcraft. Her decision shocks her community.