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Conflict. What is it and why is it so important?. What is conflict?. How do you define conflict? A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces. Why is conflict important?. Without conflict, there is NO plot! The plot graph is created around the conflict …
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Conflict What is it and why is it so important?
What is conflict? • How do you define conflict? • A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces.
Why is conflict important? • Without conflict, there is NO plot! • The plot graph is created around the conflict … • Conflict is introduced in rising action … • Conflict is resolved in the conclusion!
Why is conflict important? • Conflict develops characters • The Protagonist faces various challenges that he/she must overcome • A dynamic, round character is created • Importance: Reader / Audience Connection • We connect to these characters based on their struggles and their ability to overcome or succumb to what they face.
Types of Conflict – Internal Conflict Character vs. Self http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lreOa_SPtTU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmorBe_kXSY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zlNRHDUC6s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJma8pVAvH4 • A struggle that takes place in a character’s mind • For example: Ethical or moral struggle, emotions, mental health issues (OCD)
Types of Conflict – External Conflict Character vs. Character http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9kP6XYW7gA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMKsuA4Bi-c • Protagonist vs. Antagonist • Good guy vs. Bad guy • Conflict and challenges brought on by the antagonist
Types of Conflict – External Conflict Character vs. Nature http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18VxPw-OCrc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfIUYDjo8WM • A character struggles against a force of nature … • For example: Volcano, animal attack, hurricane, etc.
Types of Conflict – External Conflict Character vs. Society http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zlNRHDUC6s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chqi8m4CEEY • The protagonist or a group of characters battle against the society / government in which they live … • Fight for their rights, freedoms, etc.
Types of Conflict – External Conflict Character vs. Technology http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r354VUktU8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05bGPiyM4jg • The Protagonist struggles against technology • Usually in the form of a supercomputer or robot