1. CONFLICT
What it is and why it is
important…

2. Conflict is…
a
PROBLEM
or
OBSTACLE
between opposing characters or forces.

3. Types of Conflict
In EXTERNAL conflict a character struggles against some outside force.
An INTERNAL conflict takes place within a character’s mind.

4. Why does a story need conflict?
•Conflict drives a story!
•This struggle between opposing forces
builds until it reaches a crisis or turning
point.
•That moment is called a climax.

5. Person vs. Person
• The conflict is between characters.
• It can be verbal, physical, or emotional.
• A character can have a conflict and not
even know it!

6. Person vs. Society
• A conflict with the laws or beliefs of a
group

7. Person vs. Nature
A conflict with a force of nature
GRRRRR!
• Animals
• Weather
• Natural Elements

8. Person vs. Fate
• The conflict seems to be uncontrollable.
• A “force” creates the conflict.

9. Person vs. Self
• A character has a problem deciding
what to do or think.
• This is the only example of INTERNAL
conflict.
No!
Don’t
Psst. Hey listen to
buddy – him!
you
should…