CONFLICTWhat it is and why it is

important…

a

PROBLEM

or

OBSTACLE

between opposing characters or forces.

Conflict is…

Types of Conflict

In EXTERNAL conflict a character struggles against some outside force.

An INTERNAL conflict takes place within a character’s mind.

Why does a story need conflict?

•Conflict drives a story!

•This struggle between opposing forces builds until it reaches a crisis or turning point.

•That moment is called a climax.

Person vs. Person

• The conflict is between characters.

• It can be verbal, physical, or emotional.

• A character can have a conflict and not even know it!

Person vs. Society

• A conflict with the laws or beliefs of a group

Person vs. Nature

A conflict with a force of nature

• Animals

• Weather

• Natural Elements

GRRRRR!

Person vs. Fate

• The conflict seems to be uncontrollable.

• A “force” creates the conflict.

Person vs. Self

• A character has a problem deciding what to do or think.

• This is the only example of INTERNAL conflict.

Psst. Hey

buddy – you

should…

No! Don’t listen

to him!