conflict
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Conflict. Conflict means a struggle, a problem, or an obstacle that tries to stop the protagonist from accomplishing his/her goal. . Internal Conflict. Internal Conflict is the struggle in one’s own mind; it is inside the character . My fear of spiders is stopping me from going into my room!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Conflict Conflict means a struggle, a
problem, or an obstacle that tries to stop the protagonist from accomplishing his/her goal.
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Internal Conflict
Internal Conflict is the struggle in one’s own mind; it is inside the character.
My fear of spiders is
stopping me from going
into my room!
Should I go to that party even though I know there won’t be any
adults?
I don’t want to lie but I feel like I have to!
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Internal Conflict
Character vs. Self This is the only type of internal
conflict. This conflict is caused by the
character’s own fear, confusion, and decision-making.
127 Hours ClipWhat should
I do!?
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External Conflict
External conflict is any conflict outside of the character’s mind.
It can be a struggle against another character, nature, or society.
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External Conflict
Character vs. Character This conflict is a physical fight or an
argument between two characters. A Christmas Story Clip
VS.
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External ConflictCharacter vs. Nature
This conflict is a character against the elements of nature.
Examples:▪ A flu virus outbreak threatens human survival▪ A rabid dog attacks a little girl▪ A man is stranded on an island with no way home
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External Conflict
Character vs. Society The main character has a conflict with
a larger group, a community, a culture, or the law.
Examples:▪ College students protest a war▪ A man breaks the law by stealing▪ Two people decide to get married even though their families disapprove
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Conflict Chart
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Think about it
Write about a conflict that you have experienced recently. Was it internal or external?
Write one paragraph that uses at least 3 complete sentences.
Be prepared to share.
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What type of conflict is it? People are forced onto the roofs of
their homes because of Hurricane Katrina.
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What type of conflict is it? A boy must decide between buying
the Red Skins jersey and the Eagles jersey.
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What type of conflict is it? A young woman wants to go to
college, but her culture won’t allow it. She shows up at college on the first day, and she is arrested.
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What type of conflict is it? One little girl trips another little girl,
who falls on the ground and cries. The other girl offers her hand to help her up.
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Practice
Read the chart to yourself. Then complete the second example
for each type of conflict.
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Practice
Determine the type of conflict of each situation and then draw a picture based on it.