painting of man and woman Conflicts are a fact of life. The trick to living graciously is to find a way to solve these problems without compromising your beliefs or hurting someone else. The selections in this unit show you a range of problem-solving behaviors. As you read about each conflict, decide what techniques you might use to resolve the same problems.

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Table of Contents
James Thurber The Night the Bed Fell Humorous Essay 254

Ray Bradbury All Summer in a Day Short Story 264

Comparing Literary Works
Alfred Noyes The Highwayman Poem 276
Geoffrey C. Ward The Real Story of a Cowboy's Life Historical Essay 281

Comparing Literary Works
Piri Thomas Amigo Brothers Short Story 290
Thomas Hardy The Walk Poem 299
Phillip Hoose Justin Lebo Article 300
Naomi Shihab Nye The Rider Poem 306