2. Two Types of Conflict
External Conflict
Internal Conflict

3. INTERNAL Man vs. himself
Internal conflict is often referred to as man vs. himself since the struggle is inside one’s head.

4. Examples of Internal Conflict
Madame Loisel vs. her worry of losing the necklace
Rainsford vs. his fear of being killed
Fortunato vs. his drunkeness

5. EXTERNAL
A struggle between a character and an outside force is an external conflict.

6. Conflict Quick Review Internal Conflict External Conflict
MAN VS. HIMSELF
MAN VS.
MAN
MAN VS. ENVIRONMENT
*not tangible
*other characters
*any outside force
*in the mind
*not just physical
confrontation
*anything in
surroundings
*decisions, feelings, emotions
*opposing ideas
*weather, objects, activities

7. Man vs. Man
This is mostly seen in the form of two characters against each other.

9. Man vs. Environment
Environment is defined as anything surrounding a person.
This can include weather, objects, activities.
Basically anything external EXCEPT people.

11. Man vs. Self
When a person is against themselves: they may not believe in themselves or question their identity.

13. Man vs. Society
When society (people, laws, rules) come in conflict with a person

15. Internal versus External
Picture Check

20. Worksheet
Complete the Internal and External Worksheet