Discussion: How a family should deal with conflicts

In the following section, we will highlight some ideas and points to consider when you discuss how a family should deal with conflicts, taking as a starting point the short story “Family Tree” by Sarah Salway. We include examples of usage of phrases you are required to include in your essay: because, on the other hand, such as, in spite of, unlike, although, as a consequence of and in other words.

Conflicts are common

First of all, think about how conflicts are sometimes unavoidable in a family. Each of us has a personal perspective on life and sometimes this might clash with other perspectives. Consider how the two sisters in “Family Tree” differ from each other although they look alike and how this led to a conflictual relationship. If you ...