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Essential Character Conflicts in Literature

Explore internal and external character conflicts - vs. Self, Society, Technology and more. Learn about key plot components like Climax, Resolution, and how they shape narratives.

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Essential Character Conflicts in Literature

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  1. 6 Basic Character Conflicts • Character vs. Self • Character vs. Character • Character vs. Nature • Character vs. Fate/Luck • Character vs. Society • Character vs. Technology

  2. PLOT Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.

  3. PLOT COMPONENTS Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts

  4. Character vs. Self This is internal conflictThe character may need to convince him/herself that he/she can achieve a dream, or maybe the character just needs to build self-confidence.

  5. Character vs. Self EXAMPLE: Aladdin is very poor and wishes for more.He becomes Prince Ali because he doesn’t think he is good enough for Jasmine. Can you give another example from a movie or literature?

  6. Character vs. Character • This is an external conflict between two characters. • The hero's conflict with the villain plays a large role in the plot and contributes to changes in the characters.

  7. Character vs. Character EXAMPLE: The queen is so jealous of Snow White that she disguises herself as an old woman and offers a poisoned apple.

  8. Protagonist vs. Antagonist Protagonist- • the main character toward whom the audience is supposed to feel more empathetic (concerned) • not always a “good” person Antagonist • opposition to the protagonist In simple terms, it’s the Hero vs. Villain, but characters are more interesting if they are not simply good vs. evil.

  9. Character vs. Nature • The character is placed against natural forces. • Disaster films and stories about struggling for survival in isolated locations have this theme. Is it an internal or external conflict? Can you give an example?

  10. Character vs. Nature EXAMPLE: In Eight Below, the characters battle the natural environment of Antarctica.

  11. Character vs. Fate • The character has to deal with luck, chance, destiny, or God’s will.

  12. Character vs. Fate • EXAMPLE:Harry has no control over the family legacy he’s been given.

  13. Character vs. Technology • The protagonist has little understanding of and absolutely no control over his/her opponent. • Usually science fiction: computers, robots, etc

  14. Character vs. Technology EXAMPLE: Carmen and Juni find themselves inside a virtual reality video game.

  15. Character vs. Society • The protagonist has to deal with and sometimes breaks laws, rules, or expectations that prevent the character’s growth or progress. • These rules may or may not be correct.

  16. Character vs. Society EXAMPLE: Mulan goes against Chinese tradition and disguises herself as a man in order to be a warrior.

  17. Let’s view a few examples: • Raise your hand. • What conflict do you think is represented?

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