Question

1. kirstin was once teased for being heavy, but then she lost a lot of weight. now kirstin is very skinny, but there is just one problem: she still sees an overweight girl when she looks in the mirror. her friends and family try to convince her of how beautiful she is, but she doesnt believe them. worse still, she is continuing to diet. will kirstin be able to align her body image with reality or will she destroy herself?protagonist: _________________________ antagonist: _________________________type of conflict

Explanation:

• The protagonist is the central character whose perspective drives the narrative, which is Kirstin here.
• The antagonist is the force opposing the protagonist; Kirstin's distorted body image and the resulting unhealthy mindset are the core obstacles she faces.
• The conflict occurs within Kirstin's own mind, as her perception of her body clashes with reality, making it an internal, person vs. self conflict.

Answer:

Protagonist: Kirstin
Antagonist: Kirstin's distorted body image/unhealthy self-perception
Type of Conflict: Person vs. Self