Borders by Thomas King

Which type of conflict is internal?

• character vs. character

• character vs. nature

• character vs. self

• character vs. fate

• character vs. society

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• resolution