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Follow the intertwined lives of characters facing the inescapable clash between societal norms and the whims of fate. Witness their struggles against human adversaries and the forces of nature, questioning their decisions and destinies at every turn.
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CHARACTER CONFLICT A problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story.
TYPES OF CONFLICT • Person vs. Person • Person vs. Self • Person vs. Society • Person vs. Nature . • Person vs. Fate (God)
Person vs. Person • A problem between characters EXAMPLE: Arguing with another person. OUTSIDER EXAMPLE: In the Outsiders, Ponyboy stayed out past his curfew and his brother, Darry, became angry.
Person vs. Self • A problem within the character’s own mind • Having a difficult time deciding what to do. EXAMPLE: Unable to decide whether or not to go to the 8th grade formal. OUTSIDER EXAMPLE: Both Pony and Johnny had a difficult time deciding on whether or not they should turn themselves in to the police or stay in hiding.
Person vs. Society • A problem between character and society, law, institution, or some tradition. EXAMPLE: A student who continues to break the school rules. OUTSIDERS EXAMPLE: The Greasers were not accepted by the people in their town. Many people thought they were “hoods” just because of the way they looked and acted.
Person vs. Nature • A problem between character and nature – a blizzard, hurricane, mountain climb, etc • When a natural event gets in the way of a goal. EXAMPLE: Getting stuck in a snow storm and unable to make your flight. OUTSIDERS EXAMPLE: It was raining when the Greasers fought the Socs. The rain caused more difficulties for them during the rumble.
Person vs. Fate (God) • A problem that appears to be well beyond a character’s control • A problem that occurs from being at the wrong place at the wrong time. EXAMPLE: Being diagnosed with a disease. OUTSIDERS EXAMPLE: Johnny had no control over his death which occurred from the fire at the church.