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Conflict
Narrative ElementsSlide2
What is conflict?
Conflict is a problem
of some sorts, or a struggle against opposing forces.Slide3
Why is conflict important?
Without conflict, there is no plot!
The plot is created around the conflict.
It is introduced with the
initiating event
It is built up over the
rising actionIt is faced during the climaxThe loose ends are wrapped up over the falling actionEverything comes to a reasonable ending in the resolutionSlide4
Types of conflict
There are two main types of conflict:
External
Ex
= out
What type of conflict is this?
InternalWhat type of conflict is this?Slide5
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External Conflict
An external conflict is
between a character and some outside
force
There are three different typesSlide7
1. Character vs. Character
A character struggles against another character
Protagonist vs. Antagonist
Could also be two groups against one another
It could be physical
or
a battle involving ideas or emotionsSlide8
1. Character vs. Character
Examples:
Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader
Dorothy vs. the Wicked Witch of the West
What kind of figurative language is in this?
Batman vs. Joker Slide9
1. Character vs. Character
There may be layers of this within a story.
Ex: Harry Potter
Harry’s ultimate antagonist is VoldemortHowever, he also has conflicts with…
Professor Snape
Draco
His aunt and uncleSometimes his best friendsSlide10
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1. Character vs. CharacterSlide11
2. Character vs. Nature
A character struggles against a force of nature
Ex: A natural disaster, an animal, being stranded, etc.
Usually the character is struggling to surviveSlide12
2. Character vs. Nature
Examples:
In
Jaws
, the characters struggle against the shark
In
Titanic, the characters struggle to survive in the freezing Atlantic oceanIn Hatchet, Brian struggles to survive in the wildernessIn The Life of Pi
, Pi must survive on a small boat adrift on the ocean with a tiger on boardSlide13
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2. Character vs. NatureSlide14
3. Character vs. Society
A character or group of characters fight against the society in which they live
.
The struggle is
against social rules or traditions
Fight for… freedom
rights a causeSlide15
3. Character vs. Society
Examples:
In
The
Incredibles
, super heroes are not allowed to be super because society fears their power.In The Hunger Games, Katniss fights against her oppressive society (the government) for freedom.
In Star Wars, Luke and the other rebels fight against The Empire.Slide16
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3. Character vs. SocietySlide17
Internal Conflict
An internal conflict is
between a character and his/her self.
The only kind is
Character vs. SelfSlide18
Character vs. Self
The struggle takes place in the mind of a character
Some types…
Making a hard choice, or choosing between right and wrong
Overcoming emotions
Choosing between two solutions to a problem
Facing a fearSlide19
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Character vs. SelfSlide20
Can there be multiple types of conflict in one story?
Yes!
There is a main conflict but others can crop up along the way.
Let’s look at
The Hunger Games
as an example.Slide21
Multiple Conflicts:
The Hunger Games
The Capitol is in control of
Panem
. The government has broken
Panem
into districts and does not treat each one fairly. Society is riddled with problems, one of which is forcing citizens to compete for their lives in the annual Hunger Games. The protagonist, Katniss, enters the Hunger Games.Which type of conflict is this?Slide22
Multiple Conflicts:
The Hunger Games
Katniss must battle other Tributes in the arena. She is forced to fight and kill others in hopes that she will be the only survivor left and can trust no one. Though Tributes may band together, the fights eventually boil down to individual battles.
Which type of conflict is this?Slide23
Multiple Conflicts:
The Hunger Games
Katniss is put into the arena with nothing but the clothes on her back. She must find water, hunt for food, and survive the elements (heat/cold, bugs, etc.).
Which type of conflict is this?Slide24
Multiple Conflicts:
The Hunger Games
In the arena, Katniss pushes herself to go on and not give up hope. She tries to keep her humanity and stay herself despite what she has seen and done. She is continuously forced to make hard choices.
Which type of conflict is this?