External Conflict In 'Seventh Grade And Melting Pot'

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Every story has a conflict. In “Seventh Grade” the conflict is internal while in “Melting Pot” its external. In “Seventh Grade” Victor the internal conflict takes place in Victors mind. While in “Melting Pot” being external takes place with groups of people. These are two very different situations, with two different people with different mindsets as well. Is there a winner for any of these conflicts?

There is no winner in “Seventh Grade”. Because his conflict was talking to Teresa, his crush, and hopefully not making a fool of himself. He was successful in this during French; and was able to talk to her without get embarrassed and even found a way to hang out with her more. This could also help him “get the girl”. He kept talking about

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