What are the four types of conflict?
1 Answer
Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature
Explanation:
Man vs. Man
- When a character is having problems or conflict with another character
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External
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Example: The little boy yelled at his friend for hitting him in the arm.
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The conflict caused is by the boys friend effecting the little boy
Man vs. Self
- When a character is having problems with themselves, usually psychological
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Internal
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Example: Jordan couldn't decide between the blue dress and the purple dress for homecoming.
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The conflict is between Jordan and herself because she can't decide what color dress to wear
Man vs. Society
- When a character isn't fitting in with what the society considers as normal, or the character isn't following the rules
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External
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Example:The teenage boy doesn't fit in with the rest of the kids at school.
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The conflict caused is between the teen and the rest of high school society because he doesn't fit in with the "social norm"
Man vs. Nature
- When a character is having problems with nature
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External
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Example: The hurricane reached land and crushed all the houses in its path.
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The conflict caused is one of nature that effects man
