Types of Conflict

Central Character

A literary device characterized by a struggle between two opposing forces. 

Character struggles with their own opposing desires or beliefs. It happens within them, and it drives their development as a character. 

Sets a character against something or someone beyond their control. External forces stand in the way of a character’s motivations and create tension as the character tries to reach their goals.

Opposing force

The main character clashes with another character.

The main character resists technological forces.

The main character battles himself/herself.

The main character fights to endure or overcome forces of nature.

The main character resists forces that are not of this world.