A problem or issue in a story What is Conflict? A problem or issue in a story

2 Types of Conflict

Character vs. Self Type of INTERNAL CONFLICT when a character has a personal issue or problem within themself. This could be trying to achieve a goal, making a choice, or overcoming emotions/feelings.

Character vs. Nature Type of EXTERNAL CONFLICT when the character has an issue or problem with a force of nature, such as a natural disaster, and is usually struggling to survive.

Character vs. Society Type of EXTERNAL CONFLICT when the character has a problem with something that is happening in the world, such as rules, laws, politics, or a group of people.

Character vs. Character Type of EXTERNAL CONFLICT when the character has an issue, disagreement, or problem with another character. Usually there is a struggle between the “good” and “bad”.

Conflict Matching Game You will work with your table to match each situation with the correct type of conflict.

Jimmy is fighting against the voices in his head. Character vs. Self

At a track meet, several students are racing to the finish. Character vs. Character

An American soldier is in Germany fighting against the Nazi army. Character vs. Society

Fred is trying to hide during an earthquake. Character vs. Nature

Lisa has trouble reading. Character vs. Self

Katniss is trying to survive in The Hunger Games. Character vs. Society

A mother and her three children are trying to make it home during a snowstorm. Character vs. Nature

Sir Callahan is trying to slay the mighty dragon. Character vs. Character

A dog is trying to find a dry spot in the rain. Character vs. Nature

Jamie is learning to walk again after suffering serious injuries. Character vs. Self

Two boys on the football team are getting into a fight. Character vs. Character

A student is trying to convince the principal and district to change the dress code. Character vs. Society

Brian is trying to do 1,000 pushups in a row without stopping. Character vs. Self

A deer hunter is trying to escape the clutches of a wild bear. Character vs. Nature

Tina is trying to climb Mt. Everest Character vs. Self Or Character vs. Nature

An old man is trying to quit smoking. Character vs. Self

A student with Down’s Syndrome is trying to convince everyone that he should be allowed to run for cross country. Character vs. Society

Two jewel thieves are trying to escape from an evil mummy. Character vs. Character

Jack is begging Jill not to push him down the hill. Character vs. Character