Types of Conflictin Literature
⢠Understanding how characters face and solve
struggles.
⢠Conflict drives the plot and reveals character
development.
2.
What is Conflict?
â˘Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces.
⢠It is an essential element of every story.
⢠Without conflict, there is no plot!
3.
Internal Conflict (Charactervs. Self)
⢠Happens inside the character's mind.
⢠A decision, doubt, or emotional struggle.
⢠Example:
⢠A student struggles with cheating on an exam
or staying honest.
4.
External Conflicts
⢠1.Character vs. Character â A hero vs. a villain
⢠2. Character vs. Nature â Facing a storm, wild
animal, etc.
⢠3. Character vs. Society â Fighting injustice or
rules
⢠4. Character vs. Technology â Struggle against
machines/AI
⢠5. Character vs. Supernatural â Ghosts, magic,
fate
5.
Letâs Review theTypes of Conflict
⢠Conflict = the heart of every story
⢠Internal:
⢠Character vs. Self
⢠External:
⢠- Character vs. Character
⢠- Character vs. Nature
⢠- Character vs. Society