if you were to express yourself, which among implicit and explicit would you use? or would you choose both? cite an example

Which of the following sentences refers to a conflict between characters in "two kinds"?

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?

Write a 250-word essay in which you explain the theme of women’s strength and bravery in the poem.