Definitions
When a character has problem inside of themselves; the only internal conflict. Person vs ____
What is person vs. self
A ship sinks after hitting an iceburg. Who/what is the antagonist?
What is the iceburg.
You don't know if you want eggs or pancakes for breakfast.
What is person vs. self
You have an argument with your best friend.
What is external.
When a character has a problem with weather, animals, illness, or hunger. Person vs ____
What is person vs. nature
You don't know if you want to break up with your significant other. Who are you in conflict with?
What is yourself.
You are trying out for the starting pitcher position against four other players.
What is person vs. person
You don't know if you should go out for track or baseball.
What is internal.
A character struggles against an issue affecting an entire community. Person vs. ____
What is person vs. society
You received a ticket for being out past curfew. Who/what is the antagonist?
What is society/the police/the law/the curfew
You are in the army fighting in a battle against another country.
What is person vs. person
Your teacher kicks you out of class for misbehaving.
What is external.
The central character struggles with another person. Person vs ____
What is person vs. person
There's a powerful storm that knocks out the power during your favorite TV show.
What is person vs. nature
You argue with your sister because she won't let you borrow her iPod. Who is the protagonist?
What is YOU.
You don't know what college you want to go to.
What is internal.
What is the character or force a protagonist is in conflict with? Who is "the bad guy"?
antagonist
You're getting bullied by your classmates for having a certain belief.
What is person vs. society
You've got bad case of the flu and can't go to the tournament. Who/what is the antagonist?
What is nature/the flu.
You are stranded on a desert island with no food or water.
What is person vs. nature
You're told you're not tall enough for the team.
What is external.