Conflict Flashcards

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Internal conflict

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A conflict inside a character’s mind (a struggle of ideas, morals, values, etc…)

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External conflict

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A character struggles against some outside force: Conflict between a character and another person or between a character and something non-human

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Character vs. character

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One character’s needs or wants are at odds with another’s

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Character vs. self

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The opposition the character faces is coming from within

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Character vs. nature

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A character is set in opposition to nature. This can mean the weather, the wilderness, or a natural disaster.

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Character vs. supernatural

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Pitting characters against phenomena like ghosts, gods, or monsters.

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Character vs. technology

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A character is in conflict with some kind of technology.

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Character vs. society

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When the protagonist is placed in opposition with society, the government, a cultural tradition or societal norm of some kind.

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