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1 Types of Conflict in Literature
* Notes to go done on page 39 of composition notebook.

2 * Conflict- is a struggle between opposing forces
Every plot must contain some kind of conflict Stories can have more than one conflict Conflicts can be external or internal

3 External vs. Internal Conflict
External conflict- outside force may be person, group, animal, nature, or a nonhuman obstacle Internal conflict- takes place in a character’s mind

4 4 Major Types of Conflicts
Person vs. Self- An internal conflict that involves the struggle between the character and his/her conscience. (Internal Conflict) Person vs. Person- An external conflict that involves a struggle (mental or physical) between two characters in the story. Person vs. Society/World- An external conflict that involves the struggle between a character and the rules or laws that govern the society in which he/she lives. Person vs. Nature- An external conflict that involves a struggle between the character and the elements of nature that are beyond his/her control.

5 List your own examples:
Person vs. Self- 1. 2. Person vs. Person- Person vs. Society/World- Person vs. Nature-


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