Types of Conflict in Literature * Notes to go done on page 39 of composition notebook.
* Conflict- is a struggle between opposing forces Every plot must contain some kind of conflict Stories can have more than one conflict Conflicts can be external or internal
External vs. Internal Conflict External conflict- outside force may be person, group, animal, nature, or a nonhuman obstacle Internal conflict- takes place in a character’s mind
4 Major Types of Conflicts Person vs. Self- An internal conflict that involves the struggle between the character and his/her conscience. (Internal Conflict) Person vs. Person- An external conflict that involves a struggle (mental or physical) between two characters in the story. Person vs. Society/World- An external conflict that involves the struggle between a character and the rules or laws that govern the society in which he/she lives. Person vs. Nature- An external conflict that involves a struggle between the character and the elements of nature that are beyond his/her control.
List your own examples: Person vs. Self- 1. 2. Person vs. Person- Person vs. Society/World- Person vs. Nature-