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6 Basic Character Conflicts 1. Character vs. Self 2. Character vs. Character 3. Character vs. Nature 4. Character vs. Fate/Luck 5. Character vs. Society 6. Character vs. Technology

6 Basic Character Conflicts 1.Character vs. Self 2.Character vs. Character 3.Character vs. Nature 4.Character vs. Fate/Luck 5.Character vs. Society 6.Character

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6 Basic Character Conflicts

1. Character vs. Self

2. Character vs. Character

3. Character vs. Nature

4. Character vs. Fate/Luck

5. Character vs. Society

6. Character vs. Technology

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PLOT

Plot is the literary element that describes the structure of a story. It shows arrangement of events and actions within a story.

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PLOT COMPONENTS

Climax: the turning point, the most intense moment—either mentally or in action

Exposition: the start of the story, the situation before the action starts

Rising Action: the series of conflicts and crisis in the story that lead to the climax

Falling Action: all of the action which follows the climax

Resolution: the conclusion, the tying together of all of the threads

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Character vs. Self

This is internal conflictThe character may need to convince him/herself that he/she can achieve a dream, or maybe the character just needs to build self-confidence.

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Character vs. Self

EXAMPLE: Aladdin is very poor and wishes for more.He becomes Prince Ali because he doesn’t think he is good enough for Jasmine.

Can you give another example from a movie or literature?

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Character vs. Character

• This is an external conflict between two characters.

• The hero's conflict with the villain plays a large role in the plot and contributes to changes in the characters.

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Character vs. CharacterEXAMPLE: The queen is so jealous of Snow White that she disguises herself as an old woman and offers a poisoned apple.

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Protagonist vs. AntagonistProtagonist- • the main character toward whom the

audience is supposed to feel more empathetic (concerned)

• not always a “good” personAntagonist• opposition to the protagonist In simple terms, it’s the Hero vs. Villain,

but characters are more interesting if they are not simply good vs. evil.

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Character vs. Nature

• The character is placed against natural forces.

• Disaster films and stories about struggling for survival in isolated locations have this theme.

Is it an internal or external conflict?

Can you give an example?

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Character vs. NatureEXAMPLE: In Eight Below, the characters battle the natural environment of Antarctica.

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Character vs. Fate

• The character has to deal with luck, chance, destiny, or God’s will.

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Character vs. Fate

•EXAMPLE: Harry has no control over the family legacy he’s been given.

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Character vs. Technology• The protagonist has little understanding of and

absolutely no control over his/her opponent.

• Usually science fiction: computers, robots, etc

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Character vs. TechnologyEXAMPLE: Carmen and Juni find themselves inside a virtual reality video game.

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Character vs. Society• The protagonist has to deal with and

sometimes breaks laws, rules, or expectations that prevent the character’s growth or progress.

• These rules may or may not be correct.

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Character vs. Society

EXAMPLE: Mulan goes against Chinese tradition and disguises herself as a man in order to be a warrior.

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Let’s view a few examples:

• Raise your hand.

• What conflict do you think is represented?

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