Character Conflict

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What is character conflict?

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Character conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces within a story, often involving a character's internal struggles or external challenges.

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What are the main types of character conflict?

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The main types of character conflict include: 1. Man vs. Self 2. Man vs. Man 3. Man vs. Society 4. Man vs. Nature 5. Man vs. Supernatural 6. Man vs. Machine/Technology.

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Define 'Man vs. Self' conflict.

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'Man vs. Self' conflict occurs when a character faces internal struggles, such as doubts, fears, or moral dilemmas.

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Give an example of 'Man vs. Self' conflict.

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An example of 'Man vs. Self' is a character who struggles with self-esteem issues, like Kirstin who sees herself as overweight despite losing weight.

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Define 'Man vs. Man' conflict.

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'Man vs. Man' conflict involves a struggle between two characters, often resulting in competition or confrontation.

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Give an example of 'Man vs. Man' conflict.

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An example of 'Man vs. Man' is Ronny competing against Newton in the science fair.

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Define 'Man vs. Society' conflict.

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'Man vs. Society' conflict occurs when a character challenges societal norms or faces opposition from societal structures.

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Give an example of 'Man vs. Society' conflict.

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An example of 'Man vs. Society' is Colin Kaepernick's protest during the National anthem, which faced public backlash.

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Define 'Man vs. Nature' conflict.

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'Man vs. Nature' conflict involves a character facing challenges posed by natural forces, such as weather or animals.

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Give an example of 'Man vs. Nature' conflict.

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An example of 'Man vs. Nature' is a character trying to survive a storm or a wild animal attack.