Elements of a Story

The protagonist goes against social norms or expectations and faces resistance or opposition from the larger community.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Supernatural

Two characters have opposing goals or beliefs and clash with each other.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

The protagonist faces challenges or conflicts with technological advancements or systems.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Supernatural

The protagonist struggles with internal conflicts, such as making difficult decisions or battling personal demons.

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Supernatural

The protagonist encounters god-like beings or forces that they must overcome or navigate

• Man vs. Supernatural

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

Conflict that occurs within a character's mind or emotions.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

A character dealing with their jealousy towards a sibling's success.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

A character grappling with their guilt over a past mistake.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

A character facing a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or earthquake.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

A character battling against a group of zombies during a zombie apocalypse.

• internal conflict

• external conflict