types of conflict. what is conflict? a conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. there are two...
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Types of Conflict
What is Conflict?
A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces.
There are two main kinds of conflict in stories: internal and external.
Why is Conflict Important?
Without conflict, there is NO PLOT!It’s introduced in the rising action, faced
head on during the climax, works itself out in the falling action, and is solved in the resolution
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Internal Conflict: Character vs. SelfA struggle that takes place in a character's
mind is called internal conflict.
Example - a character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem. Sometimes, a character must deal with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.
Examples of Internal Conflicts
Looking into a mirror and feeling unattractive
Being embarrassed of your parents, your house, your clothes, and even your friends
Adapting to a new school and new friends
External ConflictA struggle between a character and an
outside force.Characters may face several types of
outside forces.
Types of External Conflict
Character vs. CharacterCharacter vs. NatureCharacter vs. Society
Types of External Conflicts
Character vs. Character – Conflict involves a struggle (either mental or physical between two characters)
Protagonist (good) Vs. Antagonist (bad)
ex. - Harry Potter vs. Voldemort
Character vs. Nature
Conflict involves a struggle between a character and elements of nature that are beyond his/her control, usually a fight to survive
ex. – Hatchet – Brian is attacked by a moose, weather elements are aproblem
- a tornado or hurricane destroying homes and affecting character’s lives
Character vs. Society
Conflict involves a struggle between a character and the rules/laws that govern the society in which he/she lives
ex. – Confessions of Charlotte Doyle – female trying to fit in to a male dominated profession / job
- arranged marriage
- racism
Other Types of Conflict
Character vs. SupernaturalCharacter vs. FateCharacter vs. Machine
Character vs. Supernatural
Conflict involves a struggle between a character and something that is above or beyond what is natural
ex. – Jade Green – a ghost story- Twilight - vampires
Character vs. Fate
Conflict involves a struggle between a character and something that is out of their control.
ex. – protagonist finds out they have
a rare disease
- “A Crush” – Ernie’s mom passes away and he has to learn to live in group home
Character vs. MachineConflict involves a struggle between a
character and a robotic force.
- movie – The Terminator
Is it internal or external? Type?
The Wizard of Oz
A League of Their Own
Lincoln
Wreck it Ralph
A Recap: Which type of conflict is in your book?Internal Conflict
Character vs. Self
External ConflictCharacter vs. CharacterCharacter vs. NatureCharacter vs. Society
Other Conflict Character vs. SupernaturalCharacter vs. FateCharacter vs. Machine