a look at CONFLICT …...“can’t we all just get along?” Ms. LaMantia Language Arts

w h a t i s c o n f l i c t ?? A problem faced by a character. A problem faced by a character. It is a STRUGGLE between OPPOSING characters or forces. It is a STRUGGLE between OPPOSING characters or forces. There are EXTERNAL and INTERNAL conflicts. There are EXTERNAL and INTERNAL conflicts. EXTERNAL: some outside opposing force (another person for example) EXTERNAL: some outside opposing force (another person for example) INTERNAL: opposing emotions within the mind (or heart) of the character INTERNAL: opposing emotions within the mind (or heart) of the character Let’s take a look at the 4 types of conflict… Let’s take a look at the 4 types of conflict…

Character vs. Character (Man vs. Man) External Conflict External Conflict A struggle between one character and another A struggle between one character and another Example: an argument with your boss Example: an argument with your boss

Character vs. Nature (Man vs. Nature) External Conflict External Conflict A struggle between a character and something in nature… can be an animal, unless ALL characters are animals, or natural disaster ( ex. Hurricane ) A struggle between a character and something in nature… can be an animal, unless ALL characters are animals, or natural disaster ( ex. Hurricane ) Example: Dorothy, in the Wizard of OZ, stuck in the tornado heading to OZ Example: Dorothy, in the Wizard of OZ, stuck in the tornado heading to OZ

Character vs. Society ( Man vs. society ) External Conflict External Conflict A struggle between a character and a group of people A struggle between a character and a group of people Example: Court Case or Witch Burning… Example: Court Case or Witch Burning…

Character vs. Self (Man vs. Self) Internal Conflict Internal Conflict A struggle within the character’s mind A struggle within the character’s mind Example: “Should I tell someone how I really feel?” Example: “Should I tell someone how I really feel?” Should I or Should I or Shouldn’t I? Shouldn’t I?

Character vs. Supernatural External Conflict External Conflict Someone is in conflict with a ghost, alien or unexplainable thing. Someone is in conflict with a ghost, alien or unexplainable thing.

N o w I t ‘ s Y o u r T u r n Write down the four types of conflict, and list out your own personal example for each. Write down the four types of conflict, and list out your own personal example for each. Has to have happened in the past month! Has to have happened in the past month! You need to write down an example even if you can’t remember one. You need to write down an example even if you can’t remember one.