Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

It’s hard to believe, I know,
an old man and his tales.
Stray notes from my guitar still
bounce around the mountains like ghosts.

The word "ghosts” creates a sense of

fear.
loneliness.
hostility.
confusion.

Which type of conflict is presented in this excerpt?

character vs. nature
character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. society