Literary Device: CONFLICT

How many types of conflict exist?

Two main categories of conflict:

Internal conflict—a struggle inside a character External conflict—struggles outside the

character

Internal Conflict: Person vs. Self

Character must deal with the struggle inside between what he feels or thinks could be two or more possible solutions.

External Conflict: Person vs. Person

Character stands in opposition of another character’s thoughts, feelings, or goals…

External Conflict: Person vs. Nature

Character struggles against the forces of nature.

External Conflict: Person vs. Society

Character must confront her own ideas and how they may stand in opposition of the surrounding society.