1. Conflict Conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces
In literature, conflicts drive the story from problem to climax to solution.

2. Three types of Conflict
The first type of conflict in literature is
Character vs. Character

3. Character vs. Character
One character struggles against another character
Hero vs. Villain
Hero vs. Hero
Examples
Katniss vs. Pres. Snow
Harry vs. Lord Voldemort
Percy vs. Luke

4. Three types of Conflict
The second type of conflict in literature is
Character vs. Nature

5. Character vs. Nature One character struggles against a force of nature
Example
Karana vs. the island

6. Three types of Conflict
The third type of conflict in literature is
Character vs. Self

7. Character vs. Self One character struggles against himself
The struggle takes place in his mind and is usually is about making a choice or decision
Examples
Via vs. herself (About being jealous of Augie)