An external conflict in literature refers to any struggle that the antagonist faces from an outside source. Common external conflicts involve character vs. character, nature, or society. In the novel Bud, Not Buddy, the external conflict is Bud vs. society. Bud is a homeless orphan who faces various struggles throughout his journey to find his father. The story takes place during the Depression, and Bud struggles against society's issues throughout the novel. Like many orphan children living during the Depression, Bud struggles to find food, shelter, and comfort in an uncompromising society. Bud flees from the crowded, uncomfortable atmosphere of the Home and travels to a Hooverville. Bud relies on the kindness of others throughout the novel to assist him in his journey to Grand Rapids. Lefty Lewis gives Bud a ride just before Bud enters a racist community in Michigan. Bud has a hard time living on the streets before he finds his grandfather and new family in Grand Rapids.
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