Conflict

Question 1

What is conflict?

Answer 1

A struggle between two opposing forces.

Question 2

Are conflicts found in categories? If so, list them.

Answer 2

Conflicts in literature are broadly divided into two groups:

Intrinsic/Internal
Extrinsic/External conflict.

Question 3

Define Internal/Intrisic Conflict

Answer 3

This is when a character struggles with their own opposing desires or beliefs. It happens within them, and it drives their development as a character.

Question 4

Define External/Extrinsic Conflict

Answer 4

This is when a character is set against something or someone beyond their control. External forces stand in the way of a character’s motivations and create tension as the character tries to reach their goals.

Question 5

State the 6 types of conflict

Answer 5

1. Character vs. Self [internal]
2. Character vs. Character [external]
3. Character vs. Nature [external]
4. Character vs. Supernatural [internal./external]
5. Character vs. Technology [internal/external]
6. Character vs. Society [internal/external]

Question 6

Define “Character vs. Self”

Answer 6

Character versus self conflict (also called man vs. self conflict) is a type of conflict that takes place inside a character’s mind. Man vs. self literary conflict usually involves the main character’s inner struggle with self-doubts, a moral dilemma, or their own nature.

Question 7

Define “Character vs. Character”

Answer 7

In literature, a character vs. character conflict, also known as man vs. man conflict, involves two characters struggling against each other. The conflict can manifest in different ways, from a physical altercation to irreconcilable differences in morals or beliefs.

Question 8

Define “Character vs. Nature”

Answer 8

A character vs. nature conflict occurs when a character faces resistance from a natural force (as opposed to a supernatural force). This can mean the weather, the wilderness, a natural disaster, or even hunger as it comes from natural origins.

Question 9

Define “Character vs. Supenatural

Answer 9

A character vs. supernatural conflict occurs when a character faces resistance from a supernatural force, such as fate, magical forces, otherworldly beings, religion, or dieties.

Question 10

Define “Character vs. Technology”

Answer 10

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In a Character vs. Technology conflict, the character is usually faced with a battle against technology that has become too powerful, or is being used by another force for evil.

Simplified: Whereas technology dominates humanity or human society in some scenarios.

Question 11

Define “Character vs. Society”

Answer 11

A character vs. society conflict is an external conflict that occurs in literature when the protagonist is placed in opposition with society, the government, or a cultural tradition or societal norm of some kind.