Conflict External and Internal
Plot Conflict drives plot Without a conflict, there is no story The rising action is the character’s attempt to resolve the conflict The climax is the point at which the conflict is solved (or fails to be solved)
External Conflict between a character and an outside source Examples: Man Vs. Man Man vs. Nature Man Vs. Society
internal Man vs. self A psychological struggle The character has to make a decision
Examples What are two examples of external conflicts you face? What are two example of internal conflicts you Face?