Literary Conflict
Conflict In a story, conflict is the struggle between opposing forces.
External External Conflict takes place outside of the body There are three types of external conflict
The struggle is between two or more characters in the story. Man vs. Man The struggle is between two or more characters in the story.
External Man vs. Nature This type of conflict pits a story's main character or characters against a natural force such as a flood, predatory animal, or disease epidemic.
External Man Against Society In many stories, the protagonist battles against element of government or culture.
Internal Internal Conflict takes place inside of the body/mind. There is one type of internal conflict.
Man vs. Self The struggle or opposition is within one character--making a tough decision. A character struggling to overcome fear, addiction, emotional damage or other crippling personal issue.