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By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: identify Conflict as it appears in literature. identify Conflict as it appears in literature. distinguish between Internal and External conflict. distinguish between Internal and External conflict. place conflict in one of three subcategories. place conflict in one of three subcategories.

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Internal Conflict Definition: A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict.

Internal Conflict is … NOT a visual or tangible opposition. NOT a visual or tangible opposition. a character dealing with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions. a character dealing with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.

Example of Internal Conflict A character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem. A character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem.

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

Man vs. Himself Examples Ashley vs. her worry of losing the necklace Ashley vs. her worry of losing the necklace Jonathon vs. his fear of being killed Jonathon vs. his fear of being killed William vs. his drunkenness William vs. his drunkenness

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Internal Conflict Quiz Question 1: Question 1: Internal conflict is NOT: a.visible visible b.difficult difficult c.serious serious

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Internal Conflict Quiz Question 2: Question 2: An example of Internal Conflict is: a.Eric vs. singing solo vs. vs. b.Ashley Miller vs. her husband Miller vs. her husband Miller vs. her husband c.William vs. his drunkenness William vs. his drunkennessWilliam vs. his drunkenness

Internal Conflict Quiz Question 3: Question 3: Internal conflict is often referred to as: Internal conflict is often referred to as: a.man vs. man man vs. man vs. man b.man vs. himself man vs. himselfman vs. himself c.man vs. external forces man vs. external forcesman vs. external forces

External Conflict Definition: A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict.

Example of External Conflict Characters may face several types of outside forces. Characters may face several types of outside forces. The outside force may be another character. It may be the character and the community. The outside force may be another character. It may be the character and the community. The outside force may also be forces of nature. For example, a story might be the main character struggling against the arctic cold. The outside force may also be forces of nature. For example, a story might be the main character struggling against the arctic cold.

External Conflict Subcategories Man vs. Man Man vs. Man Man vs. Environment Man vs. Environment

Man vs. Man This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other. This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other. It can also be represented by a group of people. It can also be represented by a group of people. It does not have to be a physical confrontation; it can be a battle between two ideas. It does not have to be a physical confrontation; it can be a battle between two ideas.

Man vs. Man Examples Walter vs. Grandma Walter vs. Grandma John vs. Officer James John vs. Officer James Frank and Patricia vs. the Nuns Frank and Patricia vs. the Nuns

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

Man vs. Environment Examples Henry vs. Society Henry vs. Society The Navy Crew vs. the Storm The Navy Crew vs. the Storm Frank and Patricia vs. the wall Frank and Patricia vs. the wall

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External Conflict Quiz Question 1: Question 1: Which is NOT an example of external conflict? a.other characters other charactersother characters b.forces of nature forces of natureforces of nature c.decisions decisions

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External Conflict Quiz Question 2: Question 2: One subcategory of external conflict is: a.man vs. man man vs. man vs. man b.man vs. himself man vs. himselfman vs. himself c.man vs. literature man vs. literatureman vs. literature

External Conflict Quiz Question 3: Question 3: Timothy being stuck in quicksand is an example of: a.man vs. mud man vs. mudman vs. mud b.man vs. environment man vs. environmentman vs. environment c.man vs. supernatural man vs. supernaturalman vs. supernatural

External Conflict Quiz Question 4: Question 4: A conflict cannot be categorized as man vs. man when: a.the struggle is with more than 1 character the struggle is with more than 1the struggle is with more than 1 b.there is a physical confrontation. there is a physical confrontation.there is a physical confrontation. c.the opposition is not human. the opposition is not human.the opposition is not human.

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