Conflict 1
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?
Character 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: Character vs. Nature
Penny is working on her laptop when it suddenly stops working and begins to smoke. What type of conflict is this?
External: Charcter vs. Technology
A type of conflict within the character.
Internal Conflict
A type of conflict that puts the character(s) against a natural force, such as a flood, animal, or disease.
Character vs. Nature
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: Character vs. Nature
Tom is walking down the street when he notices a group of boys from his school bullying a girl. He tells them to stop. What type of conflict is this?
External: Character vs. Society
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.
Character 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- Character Vs. Self
Lisa steals money from her mom's purse and feels guilty about taking it. What type of conflict is this?
Internal: Charater 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: Character vs. Supernatural
The character battles an unjust element of government or culture (multiple people).
Character 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?
Character Vs. Self
Two boxers fighting in a ring is an example of this type of conflict.
External: Character vs. Man
Bill and Josh are arguing about what they want to eat for dinner. What type of conflict is this?
External: Character vs. Character
Matt considers trying out for the basketball team but isn't sure if he will be good enough to play. What type of conflict is this?
Internal: Character vs. Self
The type of conflict that puts a character directly against another character (an antagonist).
Character vs. Character
Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.
Character Vs. Character
The Hunger Games is an example of this type of conflict.
External: Character vs. Society
Rain causes a nearby town to flood and ruin several families' homes. What type of conflict is this?
External: Character vs. Nature
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- Character Vs. Self