Conflict and Cultural Values
A wealthy noblewoman invites a group of friends over for a feast. She notices her
fondest and most loyal servant standing in the corner, waiting patiently to clean
up after them. The woman feels bad and wonders if she should let the servant
eat the scraps after her friends have left.
Who are the protagonist and antagonist in this story? What is the source of the
conflict? Also, what does the conflict tell you about the cultural values of the
society in which this story takes place?