Killing Mr.Griffin Characters and Conflict Dynamics

Introduction

During this semester, the class studied various literature novels and short stories/movies. The two vowels the class studied were Killing Mr. Griffin and Go Ask Alice. The four short stories studied were The Dinner Party, The Silent Couple, Priscilla, and The Wimps. And the two movies we studied were Shawshank Redemption and Forrest Gump. As a reflection of life, all good literature is filled with conflict in terms of man vs. self and, finally, man vs. fate.

Conflict Dynamics

The first type of conflict is man vs.

self. This was seen in example 1. Killing Mr. Griffin when Susan felt guilty because of what happened to Mr. Griffin, and she was giving herself a hard time about it. 2nd example. I go ask Alice when she would starve herself. 3rd example is a silent couple when the husband makes the choice to ignore his wife because of something he did (self-sabotage because they separated); therefore, man vs. self is a type of conflict that can be observed in the literature.

The second type of conflict examined is man vs. man. In killing Mr. Griffin, the students would argue with Mr. Griffin when they killed Mr. Griffin, and Mark pressured the group into kidnapping Mr. Griffin, which led to his death. Therefore, man vs. man is a type of conflict that can be observed in literature.

Finally, the last type of examined conflict is man vs. nature/fate. In Killing Mr. Griffin, the text mainly focuses on the kids struggling to kidnap Mr. Griffin because of his strength, so the kids have to put more energy and power when trying to handle him. In addition, ask Alice when she overdosed on drugs. The dinner party when the Kobra came in when they were eating. Therefore, man vs. fate is a type of conflict that can be found in literature.

Conclusion

As readers engage with the conflicts that unfold within “Killing Mr. Griffin,” they are invited to contemplate the intricate fabric of human existence. The characters’ struggles mirror our own personal dilemmas, our interactions with others, and the unpredictability of life itself. By dissecting the various layers of conflict, we gain insight into the characters’ complexities, motivations, and transformations. Through these reflections, we recognize that literature is not merely a tale told but a mirror that reflects the multifaceted nature of humanity, encouraging us to explore the depths of our own conflicts and navigate the intricate landscapes of our lives.

References

1. “Killing Mr. Griffin” by Lois Duncan

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