Conflict Types

Jessica was sitting on the beach when a large black cloud appeared overhead. All of a sudden, it began to pour. There was thunder and lightening. She ran off the beach as fast as she could but didnt have time to grab her things.

• person vs person

• person vs society

• person vs nature

• person vs self

In the early 1800s many plantation owners had African American slaves. Many people believed this was the only way to get all of their work completed and didn't think it was wrong. Mrs. Smith and many of her freinds disagreed and they fought to have the laws changed.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Mark wanted to go to Gary's party Friday night. His parents told him he wouldn't be allowed to go because he didn't get a good grade on his science test. Mark begged them but they wouldn't give in. Mark was mad that he missed the party.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Sarah found $50 on the floor of her classroom. She knew the right thing to do would be to give it to the teacher to see who it belonged to. Sarah couldn't decided what to do because she really needed the money to buy new clothes.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Even though Sara couldn't go to the game, Erin still wanted to go. Erin knew it would hurt Sara's feelings if she went without her, but she really wanted to go. Erin didn't know the right thing to do.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Brandon and Peter both wanted to go to the movies Saturday night but they could decide which movie to see. Brandon wanted to see something funny while Peter wanted to watch something scary.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Samantha knew her opinion mattered even if women were not allowed to vote. She started gathering other women who had the same view as her and they bega protesting to try and gain their right to vote.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Mary was really upset after the tornado ruined her home. She knew it would take a lot of work to fix it but she was also glad that her and her family were safe.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Brianne woke up early on a beautiful Saturday morning. She decided to go for a walk to get her morning coffee. As she began walking down the road, she was admiring the scenery when all of a sudden a large dog appeared. Brianne was petrified of dogs and didn't know what to do. Brianne hoped the dog was friendly but as she got closer the dog began to growl. Brianne froze in fear.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self

Jane, a teacher at the local school, knew it would have a negative impact on students to attend school all year long. The town just had a local vote in favor of making the school year all year. Most people supported the decision. Jane strongly opposed it even thought many people disagreed with her. She didn't give up and continued to have meetings to explain her side.

• person vs person

• person vs nature

• person vs society

• person vs self