"Heart, we will forget him"

by Emily Dickinson


Heart, we will forget him!

You and I, to-night!

You may forget the warmth he gave,

I will forget the light.


When you have done, pray tell me,

That I my thoughts may dim;

Haste! lest while you're lagging,

I may remember him!



Which of the following best describes the conflict expressed in this poem?


internal conflict: character vs. nature

internal conflict: character vs. self

external conflict: character vs. self

external conflict: character vs. character