The Conflicts

I. Introduction:
Explaining the Concepts of Characterization and Conflict and How They Are Interrelated
II. Body:
A. “Thank You, Ma’m”
1. The Conflict in “Thank You, Ma’m”
a. What is the main conflict? Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist?
b. Is the conflict internal or external? Is physical action or psychological reflection more dominant?
c. How does the action of the story affect the characters?
2. Characterization in “Thank You, Ma’m”
a. What techniques are used to reveal the characters? i. What kind of language is used by the characters? ii. How are their appearances described? iii. How do they act throughout the story?
b. Do we see the characters from the inside or from the outside?
3. How does characterization develop the conflict in “Thank You, Ma’m”? What is the importance of the point of view?
B. “A Letter from Gaza”
1. The Conflict in “A Letter from Gaza”
a. What is the main conflict? Who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist?
b. Is the conflict internal or external? Is physical action or psychological reflection more dominant?
c. How does the action of the story affect the characters?

2. Characterization in “A Letter from Gaza”
a. What techniques are used to reveal the characters?
i. What kind of language is used by the characters? ii. How are their appearances described? iii. How do they act throughout the story?
b. Do we see the characters from the inside or from the outside?
3. How does characterization develop the conflict in “A Letter from Gaza”
III. Conclusion:
Restating the Thesis Statement