Battle Lines in Literature- Part 1
Character vs. CharacterM. Arronax vs. Captain Nemo (pg. 50-53)
Upon his first discussion with Captain Nemo, they are arguing about
Captain Nemo taking them as prisoner. They argue about things like if it
was an accident, and who is the man of honor here.
Character vs. SelfM. Arronax vs. M. Arronax (pg. 53)
At this point in the book M. Arronax is forced to make the decision to stay
captive on the Nautilus, or go out into the sea to die. He obviously takes the
first option, but not without some self-deliberation.
Character vs. SocietyCaptain Nemo vs. Society (pg. 51)
As Captain Nemo and M. Arronax are arguing, and M. Arronax accuses one
of his proposals savage, Captain Nemo speaks these words “I am not what
you call a civilized man! I have done away with society entirely, for reasons
which I alone have the right of appreciating. I do not, therefore, obey it’s
laws, and I desire you never to allude to them before me again!”
Character vs. NatureM. Arronax vs. Nature (pg. 94-95)
The character vs. Nature aspect can be seen all through their adventures on
the island of Crespo. One of these is when the two sharks passed by. This
terrified M. Arronax, but as he notes the sharks luckily couldn’t see them
due to their natural poor eyesight.
Character vs. Fate
M. Arronax vs. Fate (pg. 52)
This can be found when Captain Nemo is talking with M. Arronax after
cooling down some from their argument. Captain Nemo says “You will
remain on board my vessel, since fate has cast you there”