The document discusses four main types of conflict: internal conflict which occurs within a character's mind; external conflict which involves a character against an outside force; man vs. self which involves a character struggling with their own thoughts or feelings; and man vs. man, society, or nature which involve a character in conflict with other people, societal pressures, or natural elements. Examples are provided for each type of conflict, such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde illustrating man vs. self internal conflict and superhero movies often featuring man vs. man external conflict between heroes and villains.
2. Types of conflict: Internal Takes place within the mind of the character Example? External A conflict between a character and an outside force Example? Different types
3. Man vs. Self A character within the story has a problem with him or herself Internal conflict Example: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Edward Snape
4. Man vs. Man A conflict between two or more characters of the same kind External conflict Example: A fight between two people Any and all superhero movies
5. Man vs. Society When the character thinks differently from society External conflict Example: 1984 by George Orwell
6. Man vs. Nature A character has to battle against the forces of nature External conflict Example: Twister
