Literary Conflicts in Movies

The character battles an element of government or culture.

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

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A conflict with any supernatural force that is outside the natural understanding of the character.

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Self

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This conflict develops from a protagonist’s inner struggles.

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Supernatural

• Character vs. Technology

• Character vs. Self

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“You are not my hero. And I’m not here so you can sign my oar. I’m here because you stole the heart of Te Fiti and you will board my boat, sail across the sea, and put it back”.

•   Person vs Person

• Person vs Society

• Person vs Nature

• Person vs Self

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Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and friendly?

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Society

• Character vs Self

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Tom Hanks' character in Castaway is stranded on a deserted island during a storm. What type of conflict is shown here?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Fate/Gods

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Supernatural

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Identify what is being described below:

It is is a struggle between opposing forces.

• Conflict

• Characters

• Resolution

• Climax

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In the movie 'The Hunger Games', Katniss Everdeen must fight against the oppressive government of Panem. What type of literary conflict is this?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Technology

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In 'Harry Potter', Harry's struggle with his own identity and destiny is an example of which type of conflict?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Supernatural

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In 'The Lion King', Simba's battle with Scar represents which type of conflict?

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

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