Conflict
A struggle between two opposing forces.
Conflict
Vanessa makes an art project protesting police brutality. Her art teacher loves the project and tries to feature it in the town art show, but the county commission rejects the project. Now Vanessa, her art teacher are going to fight for the freedom of expression. What type of conflict is this?
Man Vs. Society
After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.
Protagonist: John
Antagonist: Termites
External: Man vs. Nature
A type of conflict within the character.
Internal Conflict
Alex and Scott are out at sea on a small fishing boat when a large storm hits. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Alex and Scott struggle to make it back to the shore. Just when they think that things can’t get any worse, they see a shark fin circling them.
External: Man vs. Nature
A conflict between a character and an outside force.
External Conflict
Conflict that forms WITHIN a character, such as struggling to overcome fear, emotions, or other personal issues.
Man vs. Self
It's Carly's 8th grade year and she wants to graduate more than anything else. Unfortunately she's been playing in her reading class and now she's backed into a corner. She has to get a perfect score on the final exam or she won't graduate. With the help of a foreign exchange student whom she calls Beans, Carly studies harder than ever before. Will it be enough?
Protagonist: Carly
Antagonist: Carly
Conflict: Internal- Man Vs. Self
Wild monkeys begin taking over the world and Sam is the only one who can fight them. What type of conflict is this?
External: Man vs. Supernatural
The character battles an unjust element of government or culture (multiple people).
Man vs. Society
Alexa caught her friend Jamie stealing from a classmate. Now Alexa must choose between keeping her friendship with Jamie and doing the right thing. What type of conflict is this?
Man Vs. Self
The type of conflict that puts a character directly against another character (an antagonist).
Man vs. Man
Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.
Man Vs. Man
Scott Martin is having a rough year. After a serious car accident, Scott was left in a wheel chair. Now he has sunk into a deep depression. He is no longer interested in hanging out with his friends and he feels like a burden everywhere he goes. His friends and family are planning a way to show Scott how much he means to them, but it's going to take a lot to get through to him. Will Scott realize that life is a gift and that he can still make a difference?
Protagonist: Scott
Antagonist: Scott
Conflict: Internal- Man Vs. Self