The document explores the theme of conflict in literature, detailing various types including character vs. character, character vs. society, and character vs. nature. It emphasizes the importance of character development and characterization, providing examples from literature and film to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, it includes assessment questions related to understanding and analyzing conflicts and characters within literary texts.

1. Think of a time when you had a big
problem in your life? How did that
change you as a person?

2. Remember a fight or argument you
had with a friend or a family
member. What was the issue, and
how did it change your relationship?

3. In the movie or a book you have
read or watched, which character
do you feel connected with? Why?

4. Analyzing
Literary Text:
Conflict, Character, &
Characterization

5. It focuses on analyzing how literary
elements (like plot, characters, and
themes, etc.) relate to one another
within a text.
Structural Context
Structural context is a literary
theory that examines the
underlying structures and systems
in literature.

6. Conflict
A literary device that
presents the
struggle between two sides
or two
opposing forces.

7. Conflict:
1.
Character vs.
Character
In literature, a character vs.
character conflict, also known
as man vs. man conflict,
involves two characters
struggling against each other.
• Protagonist and Antagonist
Examples: Cops vs. Robber
Batman vs. Joker
Darna vs. Valentina
2. Character
vs. Society
Occurs when a character goes
against the laws of their
society, a tyrannical
government, or an unfair
community mindset.
Examples:
A man has been arrested and facing
his trial.
Katniss Everdeen vs. The Capitol
(The Hunger Games)
3.
Character vs.
Environment/
Nature
Occurs when a character faces
resistance from a natural force
(as opposed to a supernatural
force). This can mean the
weather, the wilderness, or a
natural disaster.
Examples:
The Family Smith hides in the basement
during tornado.
In the movie Cast away , Chuck survives in
the plane crush and must survive in the
desert island.

8. A person, animal,
creature, being or thing
represented in a movie,
play, or story.
Character

9. [
Characterization
The description
of a character’s
physical traits
(how a character
looks), point of
view, personality,
private thoughts,
and actions.

10. THANK YOU

11. Assessment

12. b. Two rival basketball players
competing for the MVP award
a. A young artist trying to find
her unique style
d. A woman stranded on island
during a storm
1.Which of the
following is an
example of
character vs.
character?
c. A student struggling due
to academic pressure

13. 2. In analyzing a
characters development
throughout the conflict
with society, what key
elements should be
considered?
a.Their physical appearance and background
b.Their decisions , growth and moral dilemmas
c. Their relationship with minor characters only
d.Their static nature throughout the story

14. 3. Which of the following
describes the nature of the
conflict of the story where a
character struggles against
social expectations?
a.Character vs. Character
b.Character vs. Nature
c.Character vs. Society
d.Character vs. Self

15. 4. Your friend tells you a secret in absolute confidence but you
accidentally shared it to others , an now everyone knows it. Your
friend is really upset and confronts you, leading to an argument
between the two of you. What type of conflict is this?
a. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Character
c. Character vs. Society
d. None of the above

16. 5. Which of the following describes a
protagonist ?
a.A character who has no goals or
motivations
b.The main character in the story
c. A character that only exist with a single
scene
d. The main villain in the story

17. Answers:
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. B
.