Question

Which statement is an example of internal conflict?

Brutus questions if he is seeing things when he meets Caesar’s ghost.
Octavius and Mark Antony disagree over Lepidus’ involvement in the triumvirate.
Brutus and Cassius fight over Cassius taking bribes.
Brutus’ and Octavius’ armies prepare for battle.

Answer 1

The only internal conflict on the list is the first one, Brutus questions if he is seeing things when he meets Caesar's ghost.

Answer 2

Answer: A) Brutus questions if he is seeing things when he meets Caesar’s ghost.

Explanation: in literature, a conflict is a struggle between opposite forces, usually between a character (the main character or a very important one) and himself (internal conflict), society or another character (external conflict). From the given options, the statement that represents an example of an internal conflict is the corresponding to option A, because Brutus is wondering if he is seeing things (it doesn't include any other character but himself).