Question

1. janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. as if things werent bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. will janie make it home safely?

protagonist: _______________________ antagonist: _______________________
type of conflict

Explanation:

• The protagonist is the central character the narrative follows, which is Janie here.
• The antagonists are the forces opposing the protagonist: the treacherous river rapids, the bear, and the crisis of the guide's heart attack (natural/hostile environmental forces).
• The type of conflict is Person vs. Nature, as Janie faces threats from the natural environment (rapids, bear) and a natural medical emergency that creates a survival scenario against nature.

Answer:

Protagonist: Janie
Antagonist: The treacherous river rapids, the bear, and the life-threatening crisis of the guide's heart attack (hostile natural/environmental forces)
Type of Conflict: Person vs. Nature