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Four Types of Conflict
Conflict =
PROBLEM
External Conflict
•A
struggle between
the character and an
outside force.
Internal Conflict

A struggle that takes place in a
character's heart or mind.
 For
example, a character may
have to decide between right and
wrong or between two solutions
to a problem.
Person vs. Person

When the person (character)
experiences conflict with
another character in the story.
{external}
Person vs. Self

When the character
experiences conflict in his/her
heart or mind. {internal}
Person vs. Nature

When the person (character)
experiences conflict with
aspects of nature (such as
weather, animals, etc.)
{ex ternal }
Person vs. Fate (Society)

When the person (character)
experiences conflict with
aspects in society out of his
control (such as the law, rules
set in society, etc.)
{ex ternal }
CONFLICT
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
Person vs.
Person
Person vs.
Nature
Person vs.
Fate
(society)
Person vs.
Self