Literary Conflicts in Movies

Harry goes back to Hogwarts. There is an upcoming tournament between the three major schools of magic, with one participant selected from each school by the Goblet of Fire. When Harry's name is drawn, even though he is not eligible and is a fourth player, he must compete in the dangerous contest. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

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The Hunger Games is centered on a 16-year-old girl, Katniss Everdeen and her struggle for survival in dystopia. Each year, as a punishment for the failed rebellion by District 13, the 12 Panem Districts are forced to pay tribute to the ruthless Capitol regime. The story begins on the day of reaping at District 12. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

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Capt. Jack Sparrow arrives without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, however, because later that evening the town is besieged by a pirate ship. The pirates kidnap the governor's daughter who's in possession of a valuable coin that is linked to a curse that has transformed the pirates into the undead. A gallant blacksmith in love with Elizabeth allies with Sparrow in pursuit of the pirates. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

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Long ago, legions of monstrous creatures called Kaiju arose from the sea, bringing with them all-consuming war. To fight the Kaiju, mankind developed giant robots called Jaegers, designed to be piloted by two humans locked together in a neural bridge. However, even the Jaegers are not enough to defeat the Kaiju, and humanity is on the verge of defeat. Mankind's last hope now lies with a washed-up ex-pilot, an untested trainee and an old, obsolete Jaeger. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

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Riley is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley's emotions -- led by Joy -- try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event. However, the stress of the move brings Sadness to the forefront. When Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley's mind, the only emotions left in Headquarters are Anger, Fear and Disgust. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

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Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

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When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper and grizzled ship captain Quint offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

Kuzco is the bratty, narcissistic ruler of an ancient South American empire, who also has an attitude problem. After firing his devious advisor Yzma she transforms into a llama, after a botched attempt at killing him. Soon, Kuzco must turn to a local farmer to help him become human again and overcome himself. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

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Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

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After climatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel by foot from Philadelphia, braving the elements, to get to Sam before it's too late. What is the main type of conflict?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

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