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Mrs. Melissa Rector English 9 October 21, 2002. Conflict in Literature. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:. identify Conflict as it appears in literature. distinguish between Internal and External conflict. place conflict in one of three subcategories. Main Menu.
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Mrs. Melissa Rector English 9 October 21, 2002 Conflict in Literature
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: • identify Conflict as it appears in literature. • distinguish between Internal and External conflict. • place conflict in one of three subcategories.
Main Menu • Internal Conflict • External Conflict • Review (complete above sections first)
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 opposition. • a character dealing with his or her own mixed feelings or emotions.
Example of Internal Conflict • A character may have to decide between right and wrong or between two solutions to a problem.
Internal ConflictSubcategory • Man vs. himself • Internal conflict is often referred to as man vs. himself since the struggle is inside one’s head.
Man vs. Himself Examples • Madame Loisel vs. her worry of losing the necklace • Rainsford vs. his fear of being killed • Fortunato vs. his drunkeness
Quiz Time • Now you’re ready to take a quiz!
Internal Conflict Quiz • Question 1: Internal conflict is NOT: a. visible b. difficult c. serious
RIGHT!! GOOD JOB! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! Main Menu Question #2
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
External Conflict Definition: A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict.
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.
External ConflictSubcategories • Man vs. Man • Man vs. Environment • Man vs. Society
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.
Man vs. Environment • Environment is defined as anything surrounding a person. • This can include weather, objects, activities. • Basically anything external EXCEPT people.
Man vs. Society This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group • a community • Society • culture
External Conflict • Now you’re ready to take a quiz!
External Conflict Quiz • Question 1: Which is NOT an example of external conflict? a. other characters b. forces of nature c. decisions
RIGHT! • KEEP GOING! • YOU’RE DOING GREAT! Main Menu Question #2
External Conflict Quiz • Question 2: One subcategory of external conflict is: a. man vs. man b. man vs. himself c. man vs. literature
CONGRATULATIONS … • You have completed this lesson! Back to Beginning Credits
Credits • Content: The Language of Literature, 9th grade edition; McDougal-Littell 2001 • Graphics: Microsoft Clip Art Gallery • Sound: Microsoft Office Sound Gallery Start Over