Read the excerpt from part 2 of Zeitoun (Dave Eggers). Zeitoun went outside, the air humid and gusty. He tied the canoe to the back porch. The water was whispering through the cracks in the back fence, rising up. It was flowing into his yard at an astonishing rate. As he stood, it swallowed his ankles and crawled up his shins. Back inside, he continued to move everything of value upward. As he did, he watched the water erase the floor and climb the walls. In another hour there was three feet of water indoors. And his house was three feet above street level.

What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs. nature conflict?

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Lesly Shepard

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29 March, 13:44

Read the excerpt from part 2 of Zeitoun (Dave Eggers). Zeitoun went outside, the air humid and gusty. He tied the canoe to the back porch. The water was whispering through the cracks in the back fence, rising up. It was flowing into his yard at an astonishing rate. As he stood, it swallowed his ankles and crawled up his shins. Back inside, he continued to move everything of value upward. As he did, he watched the water erase the floor and climb the walls. In another hour there was three feet of water indoors. And his house was three feet above street level.

What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs. nature conflict?

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Francesca Mullen · Answer 1

Despite Zeitoun's competence, his home sustains damage.

Explanation:

In this excerpt, we are reminded of the astonishing power of nature. We know, from reading the story, that Zeitoun has been dealing with the destruction that nature has caused due to the hurricane. Zeitoun has been very capable and competent. Nevertheless, despite his actions, his house sustains damage. This character vs. nature conflict reminds us of the enormous power of nature.