The external conflict in “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati happens . between Stefano and the colomber
between Stefano and his father
within Stefano’s mother
within Stefano

The external conflict in “The Colomber” by Dino Buzzati happens between Stefano and the colomber.

Explanation:

The short story "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati tells the story of Stefano Roi and his 'battle' with the sea monster "The Colomber". This short story delves into the relationship of the colomber and Stefano and how he had wasted his life fearing for his death.

An external conflict is when there arise problems or misunderstandings between two characters or things. This conflict involves the main character and some other characters of the plot. And in Buzzati's short story, the external conflict occurs between Stefano and the shark "the Colomber".

1, 4, and 5 are all conflicts