Conflict

Question 1

Internal conflict

Answer 1

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

Question 2

External conflict

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Character vs. character

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Character vs. self

Answer 4

The opposition the character faces is coming from within

Question 5

Character vs. nature

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Character vs. supernatural

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Character vs. technology

Answer 7

A character is in conflict with some kind of technology.

Question 8

Character vs. society

Answer 8

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