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Conflict in Literature

Conflict in Literature. Internal Conflict. Definition: A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict. Internal Conflict is …. NOT a visual or tangible (can’t touch it) opposition. a character dealing with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.

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Conflict in Literature

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  1. Conflict in Literature

  2. Internal Conflict Definition: A struggle that takes place in a character's mind is called internal conflict.

  3. Internal Conflict is … • NOT a visual or tangible (can’t touch it) opposition. • a character dealing with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.

  4. Example of Internal Conflict • A character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem.

  5. Internal ConflictSubcategory • Man vs. himself • Internal conflict is often referred to as man vs. himself since the struggle is inside one’s head.

  6. Quiz Time • Now you’re ready to take a quiz!

  7. Internal Conflict Quiz • Question 1: Internal conflict is NOT: a. visible b. difficult c. serious

  8. The answer is Visible

  9. Internal Conflict Quiz • Question 2: Internal conflict is often referred to as: a. man vs. man b. man vs. himself c. man vs. external forces

  10. The answer is Man vs. Himself

  11. External Conflict Definition: A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict.

  12. Example of External Conflict • Characters may face several types of outside forces. • The outside force may be another character. It may be the character and the community. • The outside force may also be forces of nature. For example, a story might be the main character struggling against the arctic cold.

  13. External ConflictOther categories • Man vs. Man • Man vs. Environment

  14. Man vs. Man • This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other. • It can also be represented by a group of people. • It does not have to be a physical confrontation; it can be a battle between two ideas.

  15. Man vs. Environment • Environment is defined as anything surrounding a person. • This can include weather, objects, activities. • Basically anything external EXCEPT people.

  16. External Conflict • Now you’re ready to take a quiz!

  17. External Conflict Quiz • Question 1: Which is NOT an example of external conflict? a. other characters b. forces of nature c. decisions

  18. The answer is Decisions

  19. Which is not an example of man vs. environment? a) hurricane B) fight C) blizzard

  20. The answer is fight

  21. ConflictQuick Review

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