Types of Conflict
A conflict that happens within one person.
Intrapersonal
One side gives in to the other side’s wants/needs. Good for maintaining relationships without a fight.
This is UNASSERTIVE and COOPERATIVE.
Accommodating
When you try to convince someone of your point using logic, evidence, statistics, and facts.
Logos
This is where Romeo and Juliet first met.
At a party thrown by the Capulets.
This character took care of Juliet as a baby, but was NOT one of her parents.
The Nurse
A conflict that happens between 2+ people.
Interpersonal
No one addresses or solves the conflict. Good for minor issues or conflicts with deep emotional investment.
This is UNASSERTIVE and UNCOOPERATIVE.
Avoiding
When you try to convince someone of your point using the credibility of the writer, status, fame, or presentation.
Ethos
What went wrong with the plan to fake Juliet's death?
Romeo never received the Friar’s letter, so he thought Juliet really died.
This character was Romeo's cousin. According to some, he was hotheaded and quick to anger (but they might not have been correct...)
Benvolio
A conflict that happens between 2+ groups.
Intergroup
Both sides negotiate to get some things they want, but they let go of others. This is considered a lose-lose solution, but it avoids a fight.
This one is a little bit of all four—ASSERTIVE, UNASSERTIVE, COOPERATIVE, and UNCOOPERATIVE.
Compromising
Pathos
Why did Juliet plan to commit suicide?
Her father was going to force her to marry Paris.
This character helped Romeo and Juliet get married in secret, then tried to help them be together despite Romeo's banishment (to mixed results.) He was one of two characters who knew about their wedding.
Friar Lawrence
A conflict that happens within a group.
Intragroup
Both parties work together to get everything they want. This is a win-win solution.
This is ASSERTIVE and COOPERATIVE.
Collaborating
"We need to band together and put our differences aside—after all, we're all Americans, and we should be proud to live in the best country in the world!"
Pathos
At the beginning of the play, before she met Romeo, why didn't Juliet want to marry Paris?
She didn't want to marry anyone at all.
This character was Romeo's OTHER cousin—but they were not cousins at the start of the play.
Tybalt
Someone debates with themself—and ONLY themself—about whether they should play a video game or watch a movie.
Intrapersonal Conflict
Both sides try to get what they want, even if it means the other side gets nothing they want.
This is ASSERTIVE and UNCOOPERATIVE.
Competing
"Taylor Swift serves Coca-Cola to her guests when she hosts a party. If you want to entertain in style like Taylor, buy and serve Coca-Cola products!"
Ethos
Why were the Montagues and the Capulets REALLY fighting?
Trick question! We have no idea, and neither do they.
This minor character died abruptly in the last scene of the play, but was NOT Romeo, Juliet, or Paris.
Lady Montague