1. Literary Elements Conflict

2. Definition--Conflict The Problem that a character is faced with in the story. The Problem that a character is faced with in the story.

3. Four Types of Conflict Character vs. Character One character in conflict with another One character in conflict with another Disagreement, Competition, Physical Fight Disagreement, Competition, Physical Fight

4. Four Types of Conflict Character vs. Environment Character struggles to survive against the harsh forces of nature Character struggles to survive against the harsh forces of nature In conflict with dangers posed by the natural world In conflict with dangers posed by the natural world

5. Four Types of Conflict Character vs. Society Character is in conflict with a group Character is in conflict with a group Character and/or his ideas are rejected by group Character and/or his ideas are rejected by group Character rejects group or its ideas Character rejects group or its ideas Often found in conjunction with Internal Conflict Often found in conjunction with Internal Conflict

6. Four Types of Conflict Internal Conflict Conflict within the heart or mind of a character Conflict within the heart or mind of a character Emotional upset Emotional upset Uncertainty about what to do Uncertainty about what to do

7. Patterns of Conflict Character generally makes several attempts to solve problem—often 3 attempts Character generally makes several attempts to solve problem—often 3 attempts Attempts are unsuccessful Attempts are unsuccessful Character eventually must take desperate measures to solve problem Character eventually must take desperate measures to solve problem

8. Outcomes of Conflict Character overcomes Problem (happy ending)—most common outcome in stories Character overcomes Problem (happy ending)—most common outcome in stories Problem overcomes Character (tragic ending) Problem overcomes Character (tragic ending) Character learns to live with the Problem (problem unresolved)— most realistic outcome Character learns to live with the Problem (problem unresolved)— most realistic outcome

9. Final Word about Conflict Conflict is driving force behind story Conflict is driving force behind story Without a problem there is no story Without a problem there is no story Considered most important of literary elements Considered most important of literary elements