conflict in literature

Internal ConflictInternal Conflict

Definition:Definition:

A struggle that takes place in a character's A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict. mind is called internal conflict.

Internal Conflict is …Internal Conflict is …NOT a visual or tangible (can’t touch it) NOT a visual or tangible (can’t touch it)

opposition. opposition.

a character dealing with his or her own a character dealing with his or her own

mixed feelings or emotions.mixed feelings or emotions.

Example of Internal Example of Internal ConflictConflict

A character may have to decide between A character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem. to a problem.

Internal ConflictInternal ConflictPerson vs. SelfPerson vs. Self

Internal conflict is Internal conflict is often referred to as often referred to as person vs. self person vs. self since since the struggle is inside the struggle is inside one’s head.one’s head.

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Internal Conflict QuizInternal Conflict Quiz

Question 1:Question 1:

Internal conflict is NOT:Internal conflict is NOT:

a.a. visible

b.b. difficult

c.c. serious

The answer isThe answer is

VisibleVisible

Internal Conflict QuizInternal Conflict Quiz

Question :Question :

Internal conflict is often referred to as:Internal conflict is often referred to as:

a.a. Person vs. Person

b.b. Person vs. Self

c.c. Person vs. External Forces

The answer isThe answer is

Person vs. Person vs. SelfSelf

External ConflictExternal Conflict

Definition:Definition:

A struggle between a character and an A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict. outside force is an external conflict.

Example of External Example of External ConflictConflict

Characters may face several types of Characters may face several types of outside forces. outside forces. Person vs. Person: Person vs. Person: The outside force may The outside force may be another character. be another character. Person vs. Society: Person vs. Society: It may be the It may be the character and the community. character and the community. Person vs. Nature: Person vs. Nature: The outside force may The outside force may also be forces of nature. For example, a also be forces of nature. For example, a story might be the main character story might be the main character struggling against the arctic cold. struggling against the arctic cold.

External Conflict External Conflict Person vs. PersonPerson vs. Person

This is mostly seen in the form of two This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other. characters against each other.

External Conflict External Conflict Person vs. PersonPerson vs. Person

It can also be represented by a group of It can also be represented by a group of people. people.

External Conflict External Conflict Person vs. PersonPerson vs. Person

It does not have to be a physical It does not have to be a physical confrontation; it can be a battle between confrontation; it can be a battle between two ideas. two ideas.

External Conflict External Conflict Person vs. EnvironmentPerson vs. Environment

Environment is defined as anything Environment is defined as anything surrounding a person.surrounding a person.

This can include weather, objects, This can include weather, objects, activities.activities.

Basically anything external EXCEPT Basically anything external EXCEPT people.people.

Examples of Examples of Person vs. EnvironmentPerson vs. Environment

External Conflict External Conflict Person vs. SocietyPerson vs. Society

Struggle with the laws or beliefs of a larger Struggle with the laws or beliefs of a larger and more powerful group. and more powerful group.

Examples of Examples of Person vs. SocietyPerson vs. Society

External ConflictExternal Conflict

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External Conflict QuizExternal Conflict Quiz

Question 1:Question 1:

Which is NOT an example of external Which is NOT an example of external conflict?conflict?

a.a. other charactersother characters

b.b. forces of natureforces of nature

c. decisions c. decisions

The answer is The answer is

DecisionsDecisions

Which is not an example of Which is not an example of Person vs. Environment?Person vs. Environment?

a) hurricanea) hurricane

B) fightB) fight

C) blizzardC) blizzard

Which is not an example of Which is not an example of Person vs. Society?Person vs. Society?

a) a)

B) B)

C) C)

The answer isThe answer is

fightfight