Question

The picnic had been scheduled for weeks in advance. The Morris family was looking forward to some fun and relaxation with friends. Mother Nature, however, didn't feel like cooperating with the family's plans. Dark clouds loomed on the horizon the entire morning. The family met some friends at the entrance to the park. While the kids started playing a game of catch, the adults worried about the possibility of rain. As the kids continued to play, the clouds parted and the sun shone through. Happy with this turn of events, the adults began setting up the picnic table and chairs. The main conflict of the story can be described as A) person against self. B) person against person. C) person against nature. Eliminate D) person against technology.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (C) person against nature

Explanation: The main conflict of the story can be described as person against nature. The family already planned the picnic and they are already looking forward to the fun and relaxation with some friends but nature decided to scare them by the possibility of rain. However nature decided to give way and allow them have their fun. Therefore the conflict exist between the person ( Morris family ) and the nature ( rain).