Two Types of Conflict External Conflict Internal Conflict

INTERNAL Man vs. himself Internal conflict is often referred to as man vs. himself since the struggle is inside one’s head.

Examples of Internal Conflict Madame Loisel vs. her worry of losing the necklace Rainsford vs. his fear of being killed Fortunato vs. his drunkeness

EXTERNAL A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict.

Conflict Quick Review Internal Conflict External Conflict MAN VS. HIMSELF MAN VS. MAN MAN VS. ENVIRONMENT *not tangible *other characters *any outside force *in the mind *not just physical confrontation *anything in surroundings *decisions, feelings, emotions *opposing ideas *weather, objects, activities

Man vs. Man This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other.

Man vs. Environment Environment is defined as anything surrounding a person. This can include weather, objects, activities. Basically anything external EXCEPT people.

Man vs. Self When a person is against themselves: they may not believe in themselves or question their identity.

Man vs. Society When society (people, laws, rules) come in conflict with a person

Internal versus External Picture Check

Worksheet Complete the Internal and External Worksheet