Types of Conflict

What is a conflict?

• Two characters getting along.
• A problem that a character has with other characters.
• The climax in a story.
• Part of the resolution.

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

• A hero in a story that saves many lives.
• A problem that a character has with other characters.
• A struggle between a character and a family member.
• An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

• An issue between a character and an outside force.
• A problem within the story.
• A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
• A problem caused by the protagonist.

Character vs Character is an

• internal struggle
• external struggle

Character vs Self is an

• internal struggle
• external struggle

Character vs Society is an

• internal struggle
• external struggle

Character vs Nature is an

• internal struggle
• external struggle

Man vs. Man is ...

• a character in conflict with society
• Internal/mental conflict
• Two or more characters in conflict
• Environmental conflict such as a hurricane

Man vs Society is ...

• Internal/mental conflict
• Two or more characters in conflict
• The character faces an unfairness such as homelessness
• Environmental conflict such as a hurricane

What type of conflict is Man vs. Man?

• some force of nature is causing problems for the main character
• the main character has an inner conflict
• the main character has an issue with another character
• the main character has a problem with a larger group, community, or culture