What a internal confict

An internal conflict is (in ELA) a conflict that one character has with himself, like deciding whether to do something or not, its a battle against your own thoughts.

Explanation:

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The psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character, the resolution of which creates the plot's suspense: Hamlet's inaction is caused by internal conflict. mental struggle arising from opposing demands or impulses.

Explanation: Four Types of Conflict

Battling Opposing Characters. in-person versus person conflicts, the story's main character, the protagonist, battles against a human antagonist, the character who stands in the way of the protagonist's main objective. ...

Braving the Elements.

Standing Alone.

Struggling Internally.

What is an example of an internal conflict?

Internal conflict -- also called man vs. self -- is a battle inside a character. ... Conflicts about religion come into play when a person begins to question their faith or culture. For example, someone might question God after the death of a loved one. conflicts are a war between your morals

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I think it might be "They portray time as ruthless, taking children into adulthood when they least expect it."