Collin Campbell
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November 9, 2008
Battle Lines in Literature Part 2
PART 2:
1. Character vs. Character
Captain Nemo vs. M. Aronnax
M. Aronnax and Captain Nemo were at cross-purposes; M. Aronnax wanted to know
the captain’s intentions to him, Conseil, and Ned Land, while Captain Nemo thought
he wanted to tell him about something he had discovered. This caused a conflict
between the two educated men. (pg 279)
2. Character vs. Self
M. Aronnax vs. M. Aronnax
M. Aronnax is trying to decide whether he should “fly” and abandon the Nautilus or
stay aboard and finish his studies. This difficult decision is causing M. Aronnax
internal conflict. (pg 183)
3. Character vs. Society
Captain Nemo vs. Society
Captain Nemo, angry at society, decides to attack a ship with the Nautilus. The
penetrating power of the Nautilus’s steel spur struck the ship and caused it to sink.
(pg 295-296)
4. Character vs. Nature
Nautilus vs. iceberg
The Nautilus, while traveling through arctic waters, was not having very easy
navigation. Suddenly, a shock took place behind and the Nautilus’s course was
barred southward, closing every outlet and leaving it trapped. Nature caused the
iceberg to shift. (pg 255-256)
5. Character vs. Fate
M. Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land vs. Fate
The Nautilus was being pounded by eddies from the maëstrom when M. Aronnax,
Conseil, and Ned Land were about to attempt to escape. Abruptly, the bolts gave way
and the trio was thrown into the gulf. They woke up alive on land. This is conflict
vs. fate because it was their fate to escape the Nautilus alive. (pg 303)