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Comparing Short Stories 'Seventh Grade And Melting Pot'

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In “Seventh Grade” and “Melting Pot” these short stories, both have some time of internal and external conflict. Internal Conflict is when the conflict is happening inside of the main character’s head. External Conflict is when the problem happens between the main character and some force of nature. In both stories, there is a form of conflict or a problem. In “Seventh Grade” the internal conflict takes place inside of Victor’s mind. Throughout the story Victor’s dilemma is that he tries to impress a girl, but in the process, he pretends to be something he’s not. After French class Victor realized that he should not try to amaze someone by not being himself, but accepting his own feelings and being who he truly is. As a result, Victor sort

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