Character Conflict

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What is character conflict?

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Character conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces within a story, often involving a character's internal or external challenges.

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What is external conflict?

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External conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions, beliefs, or decisions.

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What does 'character vs. nature' mean?

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'Character vs. nature' is a type of conflict where a character faces challenges posed by natural forces, such as storms, animals, or disease.

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What does 'character vs. society' mean?

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'Character vs. society' is a conflict where a character stands against societal norms, laws, or beliefs.

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What does 'character vs. character' mean?

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'Character vs. character' is a conflict between two characters, often involving opposing goals or desires.

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What does 'character vs. machine/technology' mean?

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'Character vs. machine/technology' is a conflict where a character faces challenges from machines or technology, often highlighting themes of dependence or rebellion.

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What is an example of character vs. self conflict?

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An example of character vs. self conflict is a character struggling with self-esteem issues, like Kirstin who sees herself as overweight despite losing weight.

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What is an example of character vs. society conflict?

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An example of character vs. society conflict is Colin Kaepernick's protest during the National anthem, which faced societal backlash.

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What is an example of character vs. nature conflict?

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An example of character vs. nature conflict is a character being afraid of a thunderstorm, as seen in 'Thundercake'.