What is the source of the internal conflict acknowledged by the speaker? responses she struggles with both written and spoken language. She struggles with both written and spoken language. She is unfamiliar with the genteel manners of city life. She is unfamiliar with the genteel manners of city life. She discovers that she is overqualified for employment as a maid. She discovers that she is overqualified for employment as a maid. She misses her family intensely but is optimistic that she will find work in the city. She misses her family intensely but is optimistic that she will find work in the city. She realizes that her race and gender will make it difficult for her to achieve her goals.