Types of Conflict I
Character has a problem with another character
Man vs. Man
The main character of the story
Protagonist
Introduces characters and setting
Exposition
Uses 'I'
First Person
Define Man vs. Nature
Character must defend against weather, earthquakes, frostbite, etc
Character has a conflict with something unexplainable
Man vs. Supernatural
Character who causes problems for the main character.
Antagonist
Beginning of the story, building up the conflict
Rising Action
Uses 'You'
Second Person
Define Man vs. Self
The character struggles with personal morals, beliefs, or ethics
Conflict is within the character
Internal Conflict
Character whose traits highlight the main character's; they are the opposite of the main character's
Foil
The most important or exciting part of the story for the protagonist, conflict explodes
Climax
Narrator knows all characters' thoughts and feelings
Third Person Omniscient
Define Man vs. Society
Character struggles with what government, neighborhood, or religion says he/she should believe or act like
Conflict comes from outside of the character
External Conflict
Character who never changes
Static
Events leading to the end of the story
Falling Action
Narrator knows some of the other characters' thoughts and feelings
Third Person Limited
Define Man vs. Fate
Character struggles with a "pre-determined" destiny
Character faces of against cars, computers, robots, etc
Man vs. Technology
Character who learns a lesson and changes behavior or beliefs
Dynamic
End of the story, problem solved, events come to a logical conclusion
Resolution
Narrator doesn't know any other characters' thoughts or feelings
Third Person Objective
What type of conflict is this?
Woody and Buzz Lightyear must decide whether they go to Andy's attic or go and live with Bonnie.
Man vs. Fate
Man vs. Self