Types of Conflict

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What is a conflict?

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A conflict is a struggle or disagreement between opposing forces, which can be between characters, within a character, or between a character and nature or society.

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What is Character vs Character conflict?

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This type of conflict occurs when two characters have opposing desires or interests, leading to a struggle between them.

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What is Character vs Nature conflict?

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This conflict involves a character facing challenges posed by natural forces, such as weather, animals, or other elements of nature.

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What is Character vs Self conflict?

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This type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with their own emotions, decisions, or beliefs.

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What is Character vs Society conflict?

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This conflict arises when a character stands up against societal norms, laws, or beliefs, often fighting for change.

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Example of Character vs Character conflict?

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A rivalry between two students competing for the same scholarship.

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Example of Character vs Nature conflict?

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A hiker lost in the wilderness must find food and shelter to survive.

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Example of Character vs Self conflict?

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A student deciding whether to cheat on a test or study hard and risk failing.

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Example of Character vs Society conflict?

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A young girl protesting for her right to play sports in a school that doesn't allow girls to participate.

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What is the importance of understanding conflicts in stories?

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Understanding conflicts helps readers analyze characters' motivations, themes, and the overall message of the story.