Question

"Three Small Miracles"

Answer 1

In "Three Small Miracles" Kelly's situation is revealed in the second paragraph: she has been assigned to write a poem, and she has failed to produce one. Her problem is complicated by her parents' absence, the noise downstairs, and her own attitude. Conflicts arise between Kelly and both her sister and brother, but the primary conflict is internal: Her resentment and self-doubt conflict with her sense of duty and her pride. The pride, in turn, conflicts with her love for her sister. This conflict of values precipitates the crisis of the story.