Examples Of Conflict In The Crucible '

Finally, I liked how there were two conflicts in the book that were both easy to follow. Since each chapter rotated from Oliver’s view to Delilah’s view it was easier to see each character’s individual conflict versus both character’s views combined. The main conflict Delilah is facing is shown in one of her chapters when the story says, “Angry tears spring to my eyes. I’m[Delilah] not sad; I’m tired of being told by someone else what I’m allegedly feeling. ‘You’re[Delilah’s mom] one to talk,’ I say. ‘You’re taking me to a psychiatrist when you haven’t opened up for five years! I guess it’s perfectly normal to just work yourself to the bone , because then you don’t have time to realize how depressing your life is.’” The main conflict that
Oliver is facing though can be clearly outlined in his chapter when it says, “‘ I’m[Oliver] not like other characters I guess,’ I say slowly. ‘Everyone else in here seems be happy having their lives already planned out for them, and doing what they’re told to do… I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be someone different.” Both of these conflicts are easily separated thanks to the book’s organization between the chapters.