Conflict Types Mr. Barazzuol English 9
Conflict Conflict: A struggle between opposing forces Characters in conflict form the basis for novels, short stories, and plays. Two kinds of conflict: Internal External
Conflict External Conflicts: The main character struggles against an outside force. Person vs. Person Person vs. Nature Person vs. Supernatural Person vs. Society
Man vs. Man An example of an External Conflict Two characters fighting against each other
Man vs. Nature Another example of an External Conflict Individuals fighting against nature… The elements of nature Weather Wilderness Etc Illness Aging
Man vs. Supernatural Is considered an External Conflict but usually prompts an Internal Conflict by raising questions This conflict encompasses: Man vs. Supernatural Man vs. God Usually prompts Man vs. Self conflict of either fear or indecisiveness. In multiple cases it can produce joy Can have devastating effects
Man vs. Society A type of External Conflict that centers around a main character’s struggle with social traditions or society as a whole. Society: a group of individuals living together as a community.
Conflict Internal Conflict Involves a character in conflict with himself or herself. - Man vs. self
Reflection Based on the multiple stories we have read in class, can you think of both an example of internal conflict and one of external conflict?