Types of Conflicts

Kyla’s hand hovered over the “send” button. She had written a message to apologize to her cousin, but now she was second-guessing it. “What if she ignores me again?” she wondered.

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Technology

• Character vs Society

The heavy rain pounded the zinc roof as Chris tried to sleep. Tomorrow was his class field trip to the botanical gardens. He stared at the window, hoping the weather would clear.

• Character vs Self

• Character Vs Society

• Character Vs Technology

• Character Vs Nature

• Character Vs Self

You cannot wear that to school!” her brother snapped. “It’s not Carnival.” But Saira smiled and adjusted her headwrap. “It’s Heritage Day,” she said quietly, refusing to take it off.

• Character Vs. Self

• Character Vs. Society

• Character Vs. Nature

• Character Vs. Technology

• Character Vs. Character

The blender sparked and made a loud popping sound, just as Malik was trying to make his parents a smoothie for their anniversary. “Oh come on!” he groaned, fumbling with the plug.

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Self

• Character vs Society

• Character vs Technology

• Character vs Nature

Savannah trained for weeks to make the netball team. But on the morning of tryouts, her ankle swelled up for no reason. She limped into school, heartbroken.

• Character Vs. Self

• Character Vs. Technology

• Character Vs. Nature

• Character Vs. Society

• Character Vs. Supernatural

“You always talk over me!” Marcus shouted at his friend. “Every time I try to share my idea, you act like I’m invisible!” The room fell silent.

• Character Vs. Supernatural

• Character Vs. Self

• Character Vs. Character

• Character Vs. Supernatural