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What character vs. self conflict do we see in "Borders"?
Laetitia and her mom are always arguing.
The narrator is constantly thinking about food instead of what's happening.
The narrator is frustrated that his mom won't say "Canadian" to get across the border faster.
Laetitia has to decide whether she will stay at home or move to Salt Lake City.
Laetitia's mother disputes with each border guard. This is an example of ______ conflict.
character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. society
character vs. nature
character vs. fate/supernatural
An example of character vs. society conflict is when the mom is...
nervous as she approaches the border crossing
making sure the narrator knows the traditional stories of her culture
struggling with how to raise her daughter
refusing to let her culture be erased at the border crossing
What part of the story happens in flashback?
When Laetitia looks through brochures about Salt Lake City
When the news cameras show up
When they meet Mel
When they finally cross the border and meet up wtih Laetitia
What part of the plot is this:
The mother and son live on the Blackfoot reservation. Laetitia lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
exposition
inciting incident
rising action
climax
resolution
What part of the plot is this:
The son is surprised when his mom buys tires and start off to visit Laetitia in the United States.
exposition
inciting incident
rising action
climax
resolution
What part of the plot is this:
The mother and son spend multiple nights in their car by the duty free shop because the mother won't say she is Canadian or American.
exposition
inciting incident
rising action
climax
resolution
What part of the plot is this:
The mother and son are allowed through the American border.
exposition
inciting incident
rising action
climax
resolution
What part of the plot is this:
As the mother and son head back to the reservation, the son watches the border until it disappears from view.
exposition
inciting incident
rising action
climax
Denouement
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