Conflict is...

The main problem or struggle in a story.

To help identify conflicts in fiction, create a sentence frame like this:

______ wants __________ but _____________.

EXAMPLE: Simba wants to become king and lead the Pride Lands, but his uncle Scar manipulates him and takes over the kingdom.

a struggle between a character and an outside force.

Example-Harry fights to defeat Voldemort to save the wizarding world.

​External Conflict

a struggle within a character’s mind. Also called Man vs Self.

Example-Harry worries about Dumbledore's past and whether he should trust him.

​Internal Conflict

Types of Conflict

Problem or struggle with weather, natural disaster, or the environment.

Example-A group of people surviving on an island after a plane crash.

Man vs Nature

Problem or struggle with another character.

Such as a battle, argument, or rivalry.

Man vs Man

Types of External Conflict

Problem or struggle with technology, an electronic device, or machine.
Example-Wall-E: humans living on a spaceship depending on technology losing control and touch with emotions.

Man vs Technology

Problem or struggle with a group or majority, often with different views or beliefs.

Such as prejudice, conformity, unfair rules/laws/beliefs.

Man vs Society

Types of external Conflict